Category: Tech4Good
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Xbox Celebrates Black Voices and Drives Community Impact During Black History Month and Beyond
Xbox Blogs – 2.2.21 (2.1.21) At Xbox, we are committed to building the most inclusive community on the planet, where everyone can experience the joy and connection of gaming and bring their authentic selves to the action. In 2021, we will be celebrating Black History Month by offering captivating gaming experiences, highlighting the contributions of influential Black…
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Amazon celebrates Black artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators
Amazon Blog – 2.1.21 (1.31.21) Amazon is kicking off Black History Month 2021 with a monthlong celebration that is rooted in our commitment to being a place where Black leaders want to grow their careers, as well as supporting entrepreneurship and innovation in the Black community. Source: Amazon celebrates Black artists, entrepreneurs, and innovators
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5 Easy Eco-Friendly Swaps for a Plastic-Free Bathroom
Nebia Blog – 1.21.21 (1.19.21) As we head into the new year, we want to challenge you to continue to make small changes in your everyday life in order to make a BIG difference for the planet. And what better place to start than the bathroom? Source: 5 Easy Eco-Friendly Swaps for a Plastic-Free Bathroom
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Screens for All: Going green
Samsung YouTube Channel – 1.21.21 (1.19.21) Samsung TV is going green, starting from the outside-in. The Eco-Package designed to be creatively upcycled will be expanded to more Samsung TV products. The new Solar Cell Remote powered by solar or indoor lighting will accompany TVs to dramatically reduce e-waste. Source: Screens for All: Going green
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Google’s Third Decade of Climate Action
Google YouTube Channel – 11.23.20 (11.18.20) Google’s commitment to sustainability goes back two decades, but our third decade of climate action will be our most ambitious yet. Find out more about our plans at g.co/carbonfree Source: Google’s Third Decade of Climate Action
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Making Chromebooks work for people with disabilities
Google Blog – 10.13.20 As a visually impaired woman, I use assistive technology everyday to make my working environment accessible and productive. I feel grateful to work on the Chromebook team, which values my perspective as someone with a disability. Seeking and embracing a diverse set of perspectives is the only true way to build…
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JLab goes 100% Recyclable! ♻
JLab Audio Blog – 10.9.20 We found a way to ditch the plastic. This has been a goal of ours for quite some time: To provide an eco-friendly case for the environment + a strong and sturdy package for you. This means after you open your product, you can put the box directly into the recycling bin…
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Watergen – how it works?
Watergen YouTube Channel – 8.24.20 (8.23.20) The core of our technology is a game-changing GENius heat-exchange technology that turns air into pure drinking water. With a unique patented design and non-conductive structure, GENius is the world’s most energy-efficient heat exchange module of its kind. Source: Watergen – how it works?
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A year of work on the Bay Area’s housing and homeless crises
Google Blog – 7.29.20 (7.23.20) Today, we’re marking the one-year anniversary of our Bay Area housing commitment. Since last year, we’ve met with hundreds of advocates, developers and community leaders to understand how to quickly create affordable housing and support solutions to homelessness. In the Bay area, there’s a severe housing shortage of nearly 500,000 affordable units and…
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How Data Is Quantifying the Impact of Plastic on the Environment
Seagate Blog – 7.9.20 (7.3.20) There is no denying that plastic is an ingenious material. Composed of long chains of synthetic polymers, plastic is strong, light, and highly flexible. It can be manipulated into a multitude of forms, from drinking straws and bottles to car parts and diapers. Source: How Data Is Quantifying the Impact…