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Using Green Materials By alienhead,  Aug 23, 2010

Lately I'm seeing alot of computer parts such as hard drives or memory being created mostly of recycled materials. I think this is something that can really benefit dell and users together. If computers that customers bought were using more green and environmental aware equipment it can really benefit in the money tdell saves and what the consumer saves, I think that a green option hard drive, memory, etc. should be available in the customization process of choosing a computer. When it comes to hard drives, Seagate for instance is making wonderful hard drives that created out of 70% recycled materials.  
alienhead40.0
  Mon Aug 23 21:04:32 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Desktops and Laptops  Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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replace foam packaging with recycled cardboard moldings By cbautista,  Aug 17, 2010

Foam moldings may protect the shipped goods but they use up lots of room and most countries do not have the facility to recycle them.

Recycled cardboard moldings are already made of recycled material and can be recycled again, and again. looks don't matter in this case, only efficiency.
cbautista170.0
  Tue Aug 17 18:42:08 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Desktops and Laptops  Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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Laptop Battery Replacement By win,  Aug 3, 2010

It's nice if dell would be able to replace our laptop battery for a discount when we exchange or trade in our "bad" battery. Dell could then recycle or safely dispose those bad batteries. Afterall, Dell is all for the environment right?
win40.0
  Wed Aug 04 00:57:40 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Environment  Sales Strategies  
Status:Acknowledged



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Recycling Gray Styrofoam. By erinegrimm,  Jun 10, 2010

I work for the City of Salem's Information Technology department and we receive about 300 boxes of computer equipment  a year from Dell which has 2 pieces of styrofoam which are 16x6x7.5.  This adds up to 600 pieces that have to go to a landfill. In the past Dell used the stryrofoam that snapped  and  is recyclable now. The styrofoam that is now being used by Dell can not be recycled. It is my hope or suggestion that we ship the styrofoam back to Dell so they may reuse it. This way everyone  wins. As a Earthwise member we are looking to make a difference in our environment and be a part of the solution.
erinegrimm110.0
  Thu Jun 10 17:17:19 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Environment  Sales Strategies  
Status:Acknowledged



Laptop Should make a Audible sound when fully charged! By konchadi,  May 23, 2010

Dear Folks at Dell,

My 8 year old son gave me this idea to help the environment. He usually see's my laptop hooked up to the charging adapter and my laptop connected to it all the time. He said "Woud'nt it be cool if the laptop made a noise when the charging was done, so that we can unplug it and dont waste electricity". I thought I could share this with you guys.

What do you guys say?

konchadi0.0
  Mon May 24 04:59:27 GMT 2010
Comments: 2
Categories: Environment  Laptop Power  
Status:Acknowledged



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Dell shipment Policy By eshaanthakur,  Apr 17, 2010

DELL should change their onine shipment policy to get greener . i recently bought a dell studio 15 online and noticed how bulky the shipment really was . It used a lot of plastic and other packaging to protect my laptop . hey why not introduce discounts or laptop bags for those who purchase the laptops online but take physical delivery from the DELL outlets in big cities .
i am not forcing a discount but offering a green solution . the online buyers can click an option ( DELL GO GREEN OPTION ) where they can wait for a certain no of laptops to be created in a lot ( say 50 - 100per city ) . The lot size increases when anyone from ( say delhi ) orders a laptop with that option .

Once the lot size (50 - 100 orders) for delhi are created online DEll can then ship these laptops to the city by more economical and larger means of protection to the entire lot rather than to an individual laptop . the buyers can be informed that they can collect the laptop from the dell local store and he could just be given the laptop and other accessories in a laptop bag . The consumer here saves the shipment charges . Its just a small hassle for him to personally go take the order but who isnt excited for a new electronic device like a laptop . Just waiting for your comments and feedback on this .

eshaanthakur60.0
  Sat Apr 17 12:45:54 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Environment  Laptops  Sales Strategies  
Status:Acknowledged



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Upgrade Dell hardwares in a environmentally friendly manner: By hendsome,  Feb 28, 2010

 Being one of the Dell owner, I enjoy the service and up to date information Dell has been giving me.  However, it would be great if Dell can offer some sort of upgrade / exchange programme that allows Dell owner can upgrade and have their existing system taken back for recycling through Dell.  It is like the trade-in of automobile industry when you go out and shop for another new model.   In a way, it would be the most feasible and environmentally friendly approach that Dell can offer and that would be the kind of corporate culture that every Dell owner would like to cherish.

DELL/ Status Update

We have a recycling program, you can find details here.
hendsome20.0
  Sun Feb 28 11:17:58 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Environment  
Status:Already Offered



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Alienware Computers Go GREEN! By gramirez4527,  Jan 25, 2010

As we all know all to well laptops and their batteries need a new makeover! Why not combine the Green technology of today with newest technology of tomorrow?
Solar pannels and more efficient battery life. by attching a solar pannel onto the back of the screen so that it can charge even during use!
gramirez452790.0
  Mon Jan 25 22:49:14 GMT 2010
Comments: 1
Categories: Environment  Alienware  
Status:Acknowledged



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Packaging-Air Cushion Technology By timbo7251,  Jan 23, 2010

I understand that Dell is using air cusion technolgy in Europe for protecting their product during shipping.

I think that Dell should consider this for all of its protective packaging applications whenever and wherever possible.

In 2009 the market was flooded by new films used in air cushion technology which claimed to be made of a biodegradable material. 2 types mainly: starch based similiar to corn starch packing peanuts and the other contained an additive that attracts micro-organisms which would excellerate the breakdown of the material.

The problem with this is that in order for biodegradation to occur certain environmental factors must be present such as air, light, and moisture.

So we now uncover the dilemma......landfills do not sustain these factors. Hundred year old newspapers remain intact and fully readable when uncovered........and if a newspaper does not breakdown under the conditions of a landfill, then most certainly any film labeled biodegradable will not break down either.

Though I find it irritating that the marketing of air cusion technolgy can be at time misleading, it is still the more appropriate product in comparision to other materials when working towards environmental stewardship.

I make a case for using air cusioning technology versus any other packing material based on these points:
Re-use, Reduce, and Recycle.

Reduce- Air technology will reduce the amount of material used in packing. Why? Air does not mass in a landfill. Paper, peanuts, foam, and other material do.

Reuse- People are more apt to reuse an air product than any other because it is cleaner than paper and isn't messy like peanuts.

Recycle- There are brands of air cushions available that use a very high content of recycled or reclaimed resins.

I am curious as to what others think about this topic and encourage feedback.


timbo725150.0
  Sun Jan 24 03:58:52 GMT 2010
Comments: 0
Categories: Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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Make documentation and discs optional By sensei,  Dec 2, 2009

We order lots of new machines from Dell and every time I open a new box the first thing I do is throw a huge stack of product manuals, quick setup guides, and other paperwork in the recycling bin and toss a couple of OEM CDs or DVDs in the trash.  I also just received a replacement keyboard for a Dell Latitude D530 keyboard (a part I've replaced dozens of times and takes less than a minute to replace) and it had a 42 page book outlining the process in the box!

Could you add an option to your ordering and warrant replacement processes to allows companies to opt out of receiving this documentation?  I'm sure this would reduce your costs as well as reducing the carbon footprint of every machine that doesn't come with unnecessary docs and discs.
sensei480.0
  Wed Dec 02 20:35:00 GMT 2009
Comments: 4
Categories: Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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USB power switch- use the usb port for charging while system is off. By cav0711,  Dec 1, 2009

Have a USB switch on laptops and even on desktops that would allow for charging while the system is off. This would help save power and be more green than running a computer simply to charge a device. In fact, the only reason why I am able to write this right now is because I am using my computer to charge my phone. Im killing my battery much faster by having it running while I charge my phone, instead of just using the power from the USB port with the system off.
cav071150.0
  Wed Dec 02 01:10:57 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Desktops and Laptops  Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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Corporate Responsibility in Marketing By tannemills,  Nov 30, 2009

Today I have just received via courier a Dell laptop Charger in a massive box as part of a marketing campaign. 

This contributes to e-waste and carbon emmissions in producing the charger and then shipping it to me in a ridiculously over-sized box.

That catch phrase of "corporate responsibility" that is touted all over the Dell website needs to be addressed with the Australian Marketing and Business Development teams!

Dell Laptop charger as part of marketing campaign in Australia - how wasteful!
tannemills1890.0
  Tue Dec 01 01:57:57 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Advertising and Marketing  Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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Environment By Equinox,  Nov 22, 2009

I am about to retire my 8 year old Dell PC. Having just watched 'Exporting Harm' and 'Waste=Food', in which Ford Motors makes environmentally freindly changes, I am concerned about where my PC will end up polluting land, water, and people with its many toxins. Please accept Producer Responsibility and recycle/redesign with reduced/absent toxins and replaceable parts. As companies worldwide are realizing increased profitability in environmentally and economically sound initiatives. Do your part, Dell. In the interim, where is the least harmful place to park my defunct PC?

DELL/ Status Update

Please see william_l's comment
Equinox70.0
  Sun Nov 22 17:45:37 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Environment  
Status:Already Offered



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Making things greener By Chengy,  Nov 18, 2009

 The biggest rage is going green and I for one am all for it. I would like to see things just more environmentally friendly. I for one say use more sustainable products for casings. I think a bamboo casing option would be amazing. If I recall Dell used to sell something similar to that but it didn't stick. 

Bamboo grows quickly and there is no shortage of Bamboo growing in the world. It is very sustainable. It is way more environmentally friendly than the plastics that are encasing most laptops today.

I think it would be awesome to have a bamboo encased laptop. For one no other company even makes one. People will see someone using a bamboo laptop and will ask about it and it will strike up conversation. 

All in all I think that Dell has the opportunity to fill the Green niche that is lacking in the computer industry. Despite the claims Mac isn't all that green. Dell has a unique opportunity to capitalize with that opportunity.
Chengy50.0
  Thu Nov 19 00:09:30 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Environment  Laptops  
Status:Acknowledged



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Long Life Battery with Energy Conservation Law By diadesign,  Nov 13, 2009

The total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant over time (are said to be conserved over time). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_of_energy

Energy in Battery is used to operate processor and other peripheral, where's energy gone after that? Then, some energies also wasted as heat. It can feel around the battery.

DELL should make the cycle of energy efficiently and reduce heat as wasted energy.

All this time, laptop is designed with fan to move out the heat. Why not make a thermal electrical converter? where is the heat is converted to electrical energy. this is an explanation of this concept http://www.freepatentsonline.com/4281280.html

So, no more energy wasted as heat, it and heat of peripherals could convert to electrical energy and saved to the battery.

This is the energy recycle concept.
diadesign50.0
  Fri Nov 13 09:44:22 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Environment  Laptop Power  
Status:Acknowledged



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Dell should invest in Fluidic Energy By jervis961,  Nov 5, 2009

Fluidic Energy, is a spinoff from Arizona State University that "aims to build a Metal-Air Ionic Liquid battery that has up to 11 times the energy density of the top lithium-ion technologies for less than one-third the cost."  According to the article in Technology Review they have received a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy last week for $5.13-million to continue their research. Dell should make an investment in the company in exchange for partial ownership.  Sometimes its the small investments that pay off the best.
jervis961130.0
  Thu Nov 05 23:44:38 GMT 2009
Comments: 1
Categories: Dell  Environment  Laptop Power  
Status:Acknowledged



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Printer Designed for Reusable Paper by Printing on Both Sides By pbarnes,  Oct 19, 2009

Most of the paper we disregard at our office can be used a second time, because it is only printed on 1 side. I'd like to see a practical way to use that paper to reduce our printing supply costs and conserve our natural resources.

We've tried to implement a reuse system for papers we pass around the office, but the problem we are running into is figuring out which side is the important side. We've overcome this issue by using a marker to pen out the side that we want disregarded.

Our system is to...
  1. save the disregarded paper which is printed on one side
  2. mark out the printed side with a maker
  3. put this paper in the printer's external printer
  4. print on the clean side for internal use only (memos, meeting handouts, todo lists, flyer layout testing...).
We use this on one of our black and white laser printers to save on ink cost as well, since these types of printings don't need to be in color.

I'd like to see a printer that...
  • Automatically marks out the back side of reused paper with a big "X" or the word "REUSED".
  • With a feed tray specially designed for reusing paper.
  • And a printer setting to send a print to "Reused Paper Tray" rather than the "New Paper Tray"
This printer can be heavily marketed as an enviromentally-friendly printer and paired with lower environmental impact technologies like lower power use, made from non-toxic materials, and whatever else seems fitting.
pbarnes-30.0
  Mon Oct 19 21:21:19 GMT 2009
Comments: 3
Categories: Environment  Printers and Ink  
Status:Acknowledged



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Energy from Ocean Belt By visumagic,  Sep 29, 2009


Ever Green Energy
Ocean Belt is a great cycle of water flow among the oceans; touching all the continents … This is natural conveyor belt. The width of the river would be 1000,000 times of Amazon. This under Ocean River stabilizes the earth’s climate.

My thesis: Is it possible to produce energy from this belt?

Yes:

1)      Any point in the flow , the direction will be consistent

2)      The flow intersections are for cold streams and hot streams, hot streams will be flow on surface and cold will be on in deep ocean

3)       The speed of the stream could be vary

What we need:

1)      We need an underwater mountain or a heavy rock

2)      We need underwater turbines  which can stick to the rock and run round and round

Best Places to build:

1)      Maldives (India ) , Indonesia , UK, Madagascar     

 

Energy:

Abundant

Benefits:

No Pollution, No Green House effect

Challenge:

This could be a great puzzle to the great engineers   around the glob.

Name of the Energy:

Not yet decided.

 

visumagic-60.0
  Tue Sep 29 15:42:13 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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Paper that can be washed down the drain By shaner,  Sep 9, 2009

PRINTING PAPER THAT DISPERSES WITH WATER AND CAN GO DOWN THE DRAIN INSTEAD OF BEING SHREDDED AND THEN STUCK IN A LAND FILL.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF INTERESTED IN THIS PRODUCT.

shaner-140.0
  Wed Sep 09 16:59:20 GMT 2009
Comments: 2
Categories: Environment  
Status:Acknowledged



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Buy back of Old Laptops from customers. By yuvikaasharma,  Aug 31, 2009

You can provide a buy-back option or even TAKE-BAck option to collect the used laptops at one place and re-cycle whatever is useful enough. A plenty of environment issues would be resolved if industries like yours set an exaple for others to follow. 

Dell has been my favorite lappy ever since my dad bought one.

So if you collect say 2 year old machine disburse $50 only,
Collect 3 yr old machine disburse 25$ and even older, just collect it for free. It would be alright if Dell buys my lappy back at zero price too.... if the thing does not go as junk into the City backyard and adds to environmental threats.

~yuvika

DELL/ Status Update
Check out our Trade In program
yuvikaasharma60.0
  Mon Aug 31 14:23:10 GMT 2009
Comments: 0
Categories: Environment  Sales Strategies  
Status:Already Offered


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