We all love shiny new electronics. But every new smartphone or laptop comes with baggage. Weighing climate dread, terrible conditions for workers, energy usage, and worries over hellish ewaste graveyards can quickly kill your excitement about shopping for a new gadget. None of us wants to be complicit, but what …
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Earth Day has arrived, in a wave of sunny weather, blooming flowers, and spring cleaning season. Whether you’re redoing your garden this spring, investing in more eco-friendly items, or looking to go organic, there are sales right now that can help you with that. Several Earth Day sales (plus some …
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The best nature documentaries are the ultimate trip, minus the drugs. I’m talking about the kind of films that make you feel like you’re sweating in the savanna, freezing in the Arctic, or staring into the eyes of a predator. The best documentaries don’t feed you pretty pictures and happy …
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Whether you have an old phone languishing in a desk drawer or a broken laptop gathering dust in the back of a closet, there will never be a better time to dispose of it. There’s a good chance your unwanted gadget can return to useful service, and it may even …
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You can save money and help save the planet by buying used or refurbished electronics instead of new devices. Since most of the environmental impact of devices comes from the manufacturing phase, buying second-hand gear can reduce your carbon footprint. Do it right, and buying refurbished can feel much like …
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