Fresh Greens

High Tech Solutions for Low Tech Green Problems

By Maura Judkis

Posted: November 11, 2008

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:

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

why not walk?

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 @ Nov 13, 2008 18:46:21 PM

Add Your Thoughts
About You

advertisement

Fresh Greens

Fresh Greens

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.

advertisement

Best of Fresh Greens

4 Easy Ways to Be a Freegan

Thankfully, you don't have to dumpster-dive to subscribe to the freegan philosophy and reap the cost-saving benefits.

Philippe Cousteau, Jr: 5 Green Things My Grandfather Would Have Wanted You to Do

Cousteau sat down with U.S. News to share five green things that his grandfather and father would have wanted everyday consumers to do to protect our oceans and planet.

Don't Be Duped By E-Cycling Scams

When you turn your old technology over to an e-cycling drive, are you sure that it's in good hands?

advertisement

Subscribe

U.S. News Digital Weekly

A weekly insider's guide to politics and policy — in a multimedia, digital format. 52 issues for $19.95!

U.S. News & World Report

6 months of U.S. News & World Report's print edition for only $15. Save up to 67% off the cover price!