It’s just what we’ve all suspected – pure, “straight from the mountains” bottled water is not so pure after all. Comprehensive testing by the Environmental Working Group, a watchdog group dedicated to using the power of public information to protect public health and the environment, has shown that our bottled water contains disinfection byproducts, fertilizer residue, pain medication and much more. They tested every brand of bottled water, from Walmart’s Sam’s Choice to Giant Supermarket’s Acadia brands and... 

We all love our mobile devices; cell phones, laptops, blackberries. But the batteries to make these gadgets work wreak havoc on our environment in landfills. Here are a few tips on how you can stretch the life of your batteries and keep less from going into the landfill. Go for the plug-in. Most gadgets come with an A/C power adapter. If you go for this option, plugging in will use less resources. Keep your batteries cool and/or insulated. You can increase the life of your car battery by keeping it insulated in the cold months and keeping it cool during... 

It’s a Green Machine! That’s right, this green, eco-friendly, bamboo cased gadget with a super hybrid engine is a laptop. “Bamboo is a great material to fashion gadgets,” says ENN.“It’s tough but lightweight, and it wears well, acquiring a patina to complement any knocks and scratches.” But this green machine doesn’t just look pretty with it’s bamboo case, it’s green on the inside as well. ASUS, the company responsible for the bamboo gadget says, “Super Hybrid Engine can extend battery life...