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Green IT Accreditation Goes International

Tech Soup

EPEAT is essentially the only green IT product accreditation program in the world. The big green IT news this week is that the program has now expanded to 40 countries (PDF) worldwide including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Taiwan, and the 27 countries of the European Union.

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Technology and the Environment

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

Green Hosting. There are a ton of hosting companies claiming that they are “green hosting.&# Green hosting companies are just like any other hosting company. And they become “green&# by purchasing renewable energy credits, or by purchasing carbon offsets. We leave that to China, Ghana, and other countries.

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Easy Tips to Start Greening Your IT

Care2

For most nonprofit organizations the idea of greening their IT system is a daunting notion, especially in these tough economic times. In part 1 we’ll look at a handful of things you can do to Green Your IT now, and then in part 2 we will consider additional changes you can make down the road. Getting Started. (1)

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Your Official 17NTC Local's Guide to DC

EveryAction

And even though Bao Bao is now back in China , her brother and parents (also Giant Pandas) are still the Zoo's main attraction here in DC. If you're looking for a lush, green oasis in DC, Meridian Hill Park (aka Malcom X Park) is the place to go for picnics, workouts, outdoor naps, first dates, and Sunday drum circles.

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Net2Local November Event Preview

Tech Soup

Beijing, China. Singapore: Clean & Green Hacakathon 2013. Our goal is to help each other solve our tech challenges, find a tribe of people who share our passions, and have a ridiculously good time while we’re at it! Newest Net2Local Groups. We’re a global movement with chapters in 20 countries. Mukono, Uganda.

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40+ Unforgettable Live Auction Items that Sell Well

Bloomerang

Gardening package Appeal to supporters with green thumbs by creating a gardening package with items like: Seeds Gloves A gardening book A gardening hat You could even include a free consultation with a master gardener who can help the winner ensure their garden is in tip-top shape.

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Women's Global Green Action Network: An Interview with Melinda Kramer

Have Fun - Do Good

She is the co-founder and co-director of Women's Global Green Action Network , a nonprofit that cultivates global partnerships of grassroots women environmental leaders by providing access to communication tools, support services and networking capabilities. Below is a transcript of an interview with her from the Big Vision Podcast.

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