Eco-related sites

• Silent PC Review

  The world's reference authority on all matters pertaining to acoustics and noise of computers; Eco PC Review's coexisting predecessor. Lots of detailed info and analysis of power and efficiency of computer hardware.

  created: 02 Jun 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 02 Jun 2007

• 80 Plus

  An innovative, electric utility-funded incentive program to integrate more energy-efficient power supplies into desktop computers and servers. 80 Plus certified PSUs are the most efficient available for computers.

  created: 01 Jun 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 01 Jun 2007

• Business of Green - Intl. Herald Tribune

  IHT's "global dialogue on the environment".

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• David Suzuki Foundation

  Non-profit foundation site of Canada's best known enviro-scientist.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• e-Cycling Central (EIA)

  Searchable database of e-cyclers in the US from the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), a national trade partnership of electronic and high-tech associations and companies

  created: 31 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 31 May 2007

• EcoGeek: Technology for the Environment

  Monitors and explores the current explosion in technology designed to mitigate our impact on the environment.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• ElectronicsRecycling.Org

  US recycling/reuse information representing all industry work groups (e.g., collection, demanufacturing, refurbishment/resell, research, recycling). Also provides guidance to households and organizations for promoting recycling and reuse efforts.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• Environmental Literacy Council

  An independent, non-profit organization, the Council gives teachers the tools to help students develop environmental literacy: a fundamental understanding of the systems of the world, both living and non-living, along with the analytical skills needed to weigh scientific evidence and policy choices.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• EPEAT - Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool

  Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool is a system to help purchasers in the public and private sectors evaluate, compare and select desktop computers, notebooks and monitors based on their environmental attributes. EPEAT also provides a clear and consistent set of performance criteria (IEEE 1680- 2006) for the design of products, and provides an opportunity for manufacturers to secure market recognition for efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its products.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• Greener Computing

  One of GreenBiz web sites, which aims to provide information, resources, and learning opportunities to help companies of all sizes and sectors integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that supports profitable business practices.

  created: 31 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 31 May 2007

• IT + Environment Initiative

  Maintained by eco-IT profs. Eric Williams of Arizona State U. and H. Scott Matthews of Carnegie-Mellon U.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition

  One of the earliest organizations engaged in research, advocacy, and grassroots organizing to promote human health and environmental justice in response to the rapid growth of the high-tech industry.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• The Green Grid

  A consortium of information technology companies and professionals seeking to lower the overall consumption of power in data centers around the globe. Launched in June 2007, the organization is chartered to develop meaningful, platform-neutral standards, measurement methods, processes and new technologies to improve energy efficient performance of global data centers.

  created: 18 Sep 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 18 Sep 2007

• Treehugger

  Media outlet dedicated to driving sustainability mainstream and striving to be a one-stop shop for green news, solutions, and product information.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 30 May 2007

• World Environmental Org's Top 1000

  World Environmental Organization's list of >1,000 of the most useful environment related web sites, arranged into several categories, each containing 100 web sites.

  created: 30 May 2007 by Mike Chin ::: updated: 31 May 2007