High Tech Solutions for Low Tech Green Problems

November 11, 2008 RSS Feed Print
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Simple solutions are within reach for a lot of consumer-related green issues, but flashy new gadgets are just more fun. Do we really need them? Treehugger offers a run-down of how to save money with low-tech solutions that eliminate overrated technology:

  • Overrated: Recycling
  • Underrated: Precycling (or, taking measures to avoid creating waste)

Read their full analysis here. Can you think of any others?

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I never really thought of the Kindle as environmentally friendly, per se, but I guess this is yet another reason to resist the exorbitant sticker price! I think with CFLs and even the hybrids the main point is that they're better than nothing, but still not ideal.

Also on cars: hybrids overrated, yes, but certainly underrated is carpooling. I can't believe how seldom I see people sharing rides. I guess we really do need our personal space and individuality in this modern world. I try to take the whole town with me to the store if I can (ha). Recycling water when washing your car is another big lo-tech way to conserve, or at least taking it to a car wash that reuses water (a green tip courtesy of carfunfootprint.com).

Also ghastly underrated: walking.

elaine penn of NV 6:46PM November 13, 2008

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Maura Judkis is a producer at U.S. News. She writes about the green movement and looks for ways to be an ecofriendly consumer without breaking the bank. Send her your green tips.

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