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Nanotech lighting: Are quantum dots the future of light?

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Quantum dots are tiny semiconductors with a variety of technological applications within the fields of medicine, biology, computers, solar panel technology and lighting.
When filtered though quantum dots, light from LEDs (light-emitting diodes) becomes softer and more incandescent, which is generally considered more pleasing to the eye. A panel of QDs solves the ‘color quality’ issue [...]


AT&T Announces New Eco-Friendly Standards for Handsets and Slims Down Accessory Packaging

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Here at greenfudge.org we are always on the lookout for companies showing efforts in going green. One of the things we really hate is packaging, in all its forms. Packaging is just waste waiting to be thrown away. So when AT&T comes out with a press release stating,
“Less is definitely more – especially when it [...]


Nobody Here but Us Chickens!

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Household waste can pile up rather quickly, without us even realizing it. An orange peel here, an old newspaper there, and before you know it you’ll have quite a lot of waste to deal with. Some people may throw things onto compost piles; others are more inclined to simply throw all that waste into the [...]


The Soil Clock: sustainable time management

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The Soil Clock is a Dutch design by Marieke Staps. With this design, Marieke graduated in 2008 from the Design Academy in Eindhoven. This cute clock is an ecological alternative for those seeking to achieve a sustainable lifestyle. The Soil Clock or Mud Clock (like the Dutch call it) works using the soil of two [...]


Obama Announces Plans to Reimburse US Homeowners for Energy Conserving Upgrades

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Do you live in the US? Do you live a green or environmentally friendly lifestyle? Do you want to make your home more energy efficient (but perhaps lack the funds or time to do so)?
If you answered yes to all 3 questions, you may be interested in this bit of news. Earlier this week, President [...]


Is solar power silly in countries with little sun?

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Several recent articles in the British and international media have dealt with the question of solar power and government schemes that encourage homeowners to install solar panels.

One such plan, announced yesterday by UK energy and climate change secretary, Ed Miliband is a Pay As You Save program that provides ‘green loans’ to those who install [...]


20% of Denmark’s energy needs supplied by wind power

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The energy crisis of the 1970s kick started an energy revolution in Denmark. Previously dependent on foreign oil, the Scandinavian country ‘learned the hard way’ about the importance of diversifying its power sources.
Government subsidies for wind power, a carbon tax and energy efficiency investments – as well as the discovery of North Sea oil, it [...]


Green Living has Gone to the Dogs

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If you are devoted to the green lifestyle and also have a canine companion, then you may be aware of all the eco-friendly pet products that are out these days. You’ll find dog beds, toys, shampoos, treats, and more. I’ve even found dog collars made from recycled plastic bottles. As always, there is one pet [...]


Germany Considers Solar and Wind Power Cutbacks

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Germany has talked about cutting back on solar energy support and withdrawing wind power supplied to Taiwan as of late. The question is: Why?
According to a member of Chancellor Angela Merkel’s CDU party, their reasoning for cutting back on supporting the solar energy industry is because they don’t want the market to overheat. Germany is [...]


Wal-Mart Wants Suppliers to Reduce Emissions

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Business has always been about supply and demand, and one business in particular is becoming very demanding of their suppliers.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. wants its suppliers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 20 million metric tons—within the next 5 years. However, don’t think that this giant retailer won’t do their own part in reducing emissions. [...]


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