Tim Dunn: How we're reducing the climate impact of electronics | In The Green

The seemingly mundane electronics you use every day -- your stove, dishwasher, TV and much more -- have a cumulative effect on the climate, says Best Buy's director of environmental affairs Tim Dunn. He shares how the company is helping people reduce their carbon impact through energy-efficient products, considering the full lifecycle of everything they sell and designing for circularity -- as well as their commitment to get to net-zero by 2040.

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[gioryu]

I have always said the high responsability have to come from the manufacturers. They have to pave a way to follow. With these conditions truly understood and controlled by them, the customers can come across and provide their support to reduce the consumption

[pugnate]

Sounds like a step in the right direction. Sadly, I feel that buying used is being looked down on, so hopefully the repair-and-resell part works out ...

0:27 A lot of energy is needed when constantly making stuff warm, especially water because it has a very high heat capacity (a lot of energy is needed to bring it up to temperature). So heating your house (unless you use a heat pump), cooking in some cases (, also driving an EV) and hot showers are the big consumers. Not your fridge or TV (usually) ...

Let's remind ourselves that right now this is just brand promotion! There is so much feel good bullshit out there ... hopefully it will be different this time!

[BradThePitts]

SUPPORT RIGHT TO REPAIR. Repair is ALWAYS better than recycle!

[levinheid]

Start with producing products that last longer, develop or redevelop sustainable electronics

[Flozman]

How about you just start making products that last more than a couple of years?

[SaveMoneySavethePlanet]

The other cool thing about the energy star program is that you can often get rebates for buying their certified products.

I’ve been able to find local or federal rebates for items which I was going to buy anyways. So I get to save money on the day to day basis since it uses less energy and I get to save money while buying it as well!

It’s definitely a cool program which I wish more people would use!

[aarononeal]

Ted needs to talk about Ecosia they are a search engine that plants tress

[mikemagee]

this isn't new information. it's a best buy commercial

[bartsshorts]

ffs why do we talk about saving the climate when we don't give a fk about things like f1 racing, drag cars, and all sorts of pointless corruption of the rules. wasting energy!

[Fnidner]

What up WIL-soundtrack in the background..!

[suheid]

Finally! I'd be happy with these news 🙂

[Dionyzos]

Americans should take an example of europeans and start by turning off their air conditioning when it's not needed or don't even install one unless you're living in a very hot climate.

[invox]

If saving your child was a business would you take that risk?
Saving the planed is not a business, it is our obligation.

[totalfreedom]

*_1_* Use public transportation as much as possible.
*_2_* Buy used clothes and shoes; stop buying designer clothing (Armani, Gucci, etc).
*_3_* Use minimal heating and cooling (from 65 °F to 79 °F).
*_4_* Keep washing dishes and doing laundry to a minimum.
*_5_* Shower for five minutes three to four times a week.
*_6_* Practice the six *_Rs:_* reduce, reuse, recycle, recover, rethink, and revolutionize.
💕 ☮ 🌎 🌌

[AdityaMehendale]

It's 2022 - STOP USING SIDE CAMERA, ALREADY! It's not about the spiffy camera-work, it's about the content - yes?

[greggary]

I feel so clean now, all washed down in green. Jesus.

[Noukz]

I'd really really want to believe him... But talk has never been cheaper.

[iamhaiq]

Accessing the next layer of your best self is
An Extremely important task Visualizing that person from a prerequisite standpoint
provides a specific design mark
available to you for you.

[MaybeYoureRight-]

😀
👍
Yes | TED👍!

And yes
MAYBE YOU'RE RIGHT 👍!
Yes👍

👍
# Cop 26
SAVE OUR PLANET 🌏🌍🌎!

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'' we are talked a lot about, but we are not listened to '' -why?
😀

Thank you.
😀😀

[NathalieLazo]

Incredible person reading this, go after what it is that you want in life! Learn the skills, do whatever it takes! You are capable of anything! I believe in you! ✨
Love - Nat ❤️