PC World To Sell “First Green Computer”

The Mail on Sunday has reported that PC World is developing the first ‘green’ computer as part of parent company DSG International’s efforts to tackle global warming.

The carbon-neutral computer will cost between £550 and £650 and go on sale in the autumn. Its hard drive will be made from recycled or recyclable materials, as will the cables and most other parts.
DSG chief executive John Clare said: “It will be the first energy-efficient computer in the world. While it will cost about £50 more than an equivalent-spec computer, it will not be double the price. It will appeal to environmentally aware consumers”. The retailer will also plant trees to offset carbon emissions from the manufacture of the computers central processing unit.

Whilst the chief executive clearly admits the absence of a maths degree, old computers and other gadgetry could do with being much more environmentally friendly so this could be great news. I’ve got old bits and pieces of computer equipment lying about that I don’t want to throw in the bin but am not sure what to do with. Anyone have any ideas? Where in the world…..?

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