Earth Day

Here are 15 of the coolest, weirdest, and most practical ecofriendly gizmos.

Green-technology projects flourished at organizations of all sizes in 2008, a trend that, at first blush, might seem counterintuitive. Given the economic hardships companies are facing, you might expect that projects seemingly tied to feel-good corporate social responsibility endeavors would take a backseat to initiatives aimed at bolstering the bottom line.

IT innovations save $20 million in operating costs and reduce carbon emissions by 10,450 metric tons

While we should be caring for the planet every day, we asked technology companies how they plan to celebrate Earth Day, and we're happy to report that the environment is still top-of-mind. You still have time. Here are some ideas.