2010 CES Green Tech Recap
The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show went well this year with some of the latest technologies ranging from wireless devices, computers and most importantly green technology. This is the first year of the show that green technology became more than just a small part of the show.
So many neat tech devices were displayed at this years show that could make a lives a little more green. Solve Climate has a list of some of the top green devices that could make their way into the mainstream this upcoming year. Also be sure to check out CNet’s section on the green technologies at CES to get a peak at even more of the great devices.
It seems that two major things came out of CES: many companies are trying to push green and most green devices are not as eco-friendly as they seem. From most of the reports I read, many of the companies are trying their best to show that their devices are energy efficient. This is a step in the right direction, but the major problem with the idea of buying the latest and greatest technologies is where do the old ones go? It’s great to save some energy on the new devices, but how about just keeping that older cell phone, computer or television and just using it less.
I do like the idea that companies are at least realizes that they have to take the energy consumption of their devices into consideration. Hopefully the entire show itself can help introduce people to ways that they can go more green and open people up to using more energy efficient and green devices.
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January 11th, 2010
I think you bring up an important point that even assuming that the new products are manufactured in a more environmentally friendly way, the old ones must still be disposed of. If this means, for example, that millions of TVs end up in landfills, than much of the benefit of a green alternative is negated.
On an unrelated note, there was a company that was touting an unbreakable cell phone and let a number of reporters do things like hammer in nails with it, showing the cell phones strength.
When it came time for a BBC reporter to give it a whack, he broke it with three hits to the edge of a Fish Tank, making for some very amusing TV…
Yes- at least the companies understand that they need to use their resources more efficiently now. I think realizing that is the first steps towards a better movement because they are practicing social responsibility and understand that their effects on the environment are drastic.
I agree with you and Tiger, companies need to think about and offer more programs that allow people to easily dispose of their old or broken products. What of the CES itself? Did it claim to be green in the way it was set up or run this year?
On an unrelated note, there was a company that was touting an unbreakable cell phone and let a number of reporters do things like hammer in nails with it, showing the cell phones strength.
Are they practicing social responsibility ?