CES 2010: Green is Good

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A look back at some of the eco-friendly tech from the Consumer Electronics Show.

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Wind and Sun

Love the solar/wind powered charger!

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charger

yes, charger rocks!

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Top Eco Apps

Ecorio

Android: Track your carbon footprint as you travel on your Android phone. Simply click on the field “What if I….” and by selecting an option, you can see by how much you’re able to reduce your footprint.

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PedNav

Android: Walk. Bike. Bus. Just plug in your plans for the day (shopping, dinner, movie, tattoo) and PedNav will create your car-free itinerary including bus times, venue directions and event schedules.

I want this app!

The GoodGuide

iPhone: Is your shampoo sustainable? Now you can find out. Just scan the barcode to get instant ratings on the safety, socially responsibility and environmental friendliness of thousands of products.

I want this app!

greenMeter

iPhone: It’s like an eco-friendly backseat driver. This app tallies your fuel usage habits and evaluates your driving to increase efficiency. Results are displayed instantly! (But keep your eyes on the road.)

I want this app!

Greenpeace Tissue Guide

Android/iPhone: According to Greenpeace, if every family replaced just one roll of virgin toilet paper with the recycled variety, Americans could save over 400,000 trees! This app helps you choose (and wipe) wisely.

I want this app!
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Find Green

Android/iPhone: A perfect companion for the on-the-go eco-conscious consumer – from yoga to yogurt (organic, of course), Find Green connects you to the best in local, earth-friendly businesses and services.

I want this app!
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Carticipate

iPhone: Carpooling gone social. You post when and where you want to go, then this app hooks you up with others who are going your way. You can use the money you save on gas to buy mace, just in case.

I want this app!

VeganXpress - Menu & Shopping Assistance

iPhone: It’s like Panda Express, if Panda Express was an app that helped you find vegan items at over 110 common restaurants. Looking for a vegan option at Panda Express? May we suggest the water?

I want this app!

Eco Buzz

Android: Get the latest scoop on climate change, where to buy the coolest organic threads or which car has the least impact on the environment. Hint: it’s not a Stretch Hummer.

I want this app!

TeraDesk

Android: Cut down on paper consumption by connecting to your computer to securely retrieve and share files using Bluetooth, and store ‘em on a virtual disk. It even plays nice with GoogleDocs.

Coming Soon!

iamgreen

Android/iPhone/Blackberry:
Save power and extend your phone’s battery life by going green. Control battery-draining utilities all from one screen, or simply hit the go green button and start saving power.

I want this app!

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