Make smarter, more environmentally-friendly choices by purchasing green electronics. Find electronics and accessories that use less energy, are made with recyclable and recycled materials and are easier to upgrade, fix and recycle.

1. What does it mean to buy "green"?
2. Do I have to sacrifice sleek design to buy green? Are eco-friendly designs boring?
3. Do green electronics cost more?
4. Where do I buy green electronics?
5. What does the ENERGY STAR logo mean on an electronic product?

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1. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BUY "GREEN"?
Consumer electronics, as a whole, are more eco-friendly than ever. Today, virtually every product on the shelf contains fewer chemicals, is more energy efficient, and is easier to recycle, repair and upgrade than it was only a couple years ago. Additionally, many manufacturers have developed green electronics lines. These products go the extra mile to contain fewer chemicals and are more energy efficient when compared to similar products in the market place. In order to be labeled green, a product must meet a stringent checklist of criteria. There are hundreds of green electronics from large flat screen TVs and computers to MP3 players and cameras.

2. DO I HAVE TO SACRIFICE SLEEK DESIGN TO BUY GREEN? ARE ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGNS BORING?
No way! Green product lines are just as sleek and high-performing as other products, but they come with the added benefit of being environmentally-friendly.

3. DO GREEN ELECTRONICS COST MORE?
No, green products are priced no differently than regular lines, though they are a bit more expensive to produce.

4. WHERE DO I BUY GREEN ELECTRONICS?
Check out the myGreenElectronics searchable database of green products. You will find eco-friendly TVs, MP3 players, and more. Then, take your list to a local retailer or check the retailer's website. Most of these products are not marketed as “green” in the United States, so homework for your salesperson may be required. Most retailers carry green electronics.

5. WHAT DOES THE ENERGY STAR LOGO MEAN ON AN ELECTRONIC PRODUCT?
Products that have earned the ENERGY STAR logo use less energy, while providing the same performance and features as conventional models. Using less energy preserves energy resources and helps reduce the risks of global warming while saving money on energy bills. The average home has two TVs, three telephones, and a DVD player. If these items were replaced with ENERGY STAR qualified models, it would save over 25 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to that of more than 2 million cars.*(Stat is from the EPA http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=find_a_product.showProductCategory&pcw_code=HEF)