Goinngg Greeeen

"Timing is good for consumer electronics vendors that are interested in selling green technology.

green, energy, recycling, Higher energy costs, growing public awareness of carbon consumption, new laws regulating e-waste disposal, and recent plans by the impending Obama Administration to invest in renewable energy projects to stimulate the U.S. economy are inspiring both vendors and buyers to focus on environmentally suitable products.

The Sustainability Planet pavilion at the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas very nearly doubled in size this year, with a couple dozen companies displaying green packaging, alternative power sources, tools such as solar rechargers, and gadgets for assessing energy use. In addition, many major vendors devoted sections of their CES booths to publicizing their environmental efforts--everything from lowering the wattage demands of common products such as TVs and DVD players to launching recycling efforts and buy-back programs.

"Retailers are starting to push suppliers for sustainable packaging and eco-friendly products," says Craig Hershberg, director of environmental affairs for Toshiba America. "We want to see it become a purchasing decision." "

-Watt, P (2009, Jan 16). Consumer Gear Goes Green. Retrieved January 17, 2009, from pcworld.com Web site: http://www.pcworld.com/article/157840/consumer_gear_goes_green.html

It's really good that a lot of companies are going green. It will help but I don't think it can save what has already been done by America. Though, still good idea though to keep making eco-friendly technology things since we know that technology is growing and advancing so it is a good idea to make these items green.