Q: What are Green Electronics?
A: Green electronics and green computers are advanced product designs, technology and manufacturing processes that have less impact on the environment while providing better overall value for the consumer in areas of energy efficiency, cleaner materials and longer product life.

Q: Why should I own Green Electronics and Computers?
A: Owning green electronics and green computers can save up to 60% of your home electronics energy consumption, typically wasted by non-green electronics; most of which is expended when they're sitting idle or turned off (just feel the heat [energy] coming off your TV, computer or cable box). Green electronics are also manufactured with safer materials that have reduced or eliminated chemicals like lead, mercury and brominated flame retardants, all of which emit airborne toxins that are linked to human health issues like cancer.

Q: Why are Green Electronics and Computers better for the environment?
A: Green Electronics designs and manufacturing processes are optimized to reduce energy consumption, use less natural resources, increase the use of reclaimed materials, reduce waste, and reduce or eliminate toxic substances like lead, mercury and brominated flame retardants which are harmful to both the environment and human health.

Q: How much energy do electronics and computers consume in my household?
A: According to a recent CEA report, consumer electronics and computers account for approximately 15% of your household energy consumption of which 50% - 60% of that energy is used when these devices are sitting idle or turned off. Considering the average U.S. household now owns approximately 27 consumer electronics devices (and growing), it’s expected that over the next 5 years this percentage will increase to 20%, which is the same energy consumption used for heating/ cooling, or lighting our homes.

Q: Aren't Green Electronics and Computers more expensive?
A: No, In fact green electronics and green computers are typically less expensive when you consider the total cost of ownership. They don’t cost any more to buy than non-green electronics and with green design in mind they save on energy costs, last longer and in many cases provide additional trade-up value. There’s really no reason not to own green electronics or green computers.

Q: Aren't Green Electronics and Computers inferior products?
A: No, it’s quite the opposite. Many leading consumer electronics and computer manufacturers like Toshiba, HP, Apple, Fujitsu, Dell, Panasonic, Sharp and others are making significant advancements in green electronics design. This has spawned many new methods and technologies that increase product performance and extend product life through less heat, less weight and less wear and tear.