It's your turn to submit an original idea. Submit as many as you like, to as many topics as you like. Remember, no idea is too big or small and yours could land you a trip to the 2007 Idea Festival. When you're finished, let your friends and family know you need their support. Have them visit the site to submit their own idea or rate yours.
The fact is that so much harm is being done to our environment in ways we might not even realize. Take the time to find out how you are impacting the world you live in and how you can help make it positive.
Geek Squad® cares about our planet and we think you should too. We strive to achieve a positive impact on not only people and communities, but also the environment that surrounds them. So, when we think about growing and maintaining our business, we want to make sure that we're staying true to these values.
The IdeaFestival is a terrific opportunity for us to connect with you and work to make changes that will benefit you and our world. We found three areas that could use the most help and you can learn about them here.
Have an idea that might lessen our impact on the environment?
Your computer's slow and just not keeping up with you anymore. So you decide to chuck it for a new, super-powerful one. What happens to the old one? Odds are pretty good - 2 million tons of it in just one year according to the Environmental Protection Agency ...
We depend on electricity so much everyday that we often take it for granted. So much so, that we use it when we don't even need to. Like when your cell phone charger stays plugged into the wall minus the charged cell phone that you're carrying with you...
Corn instead of gasoline. Who would have thought we'd be driving cars that can run on fuel made from veggies? According to a report done by the World Energy Assessment, renewable energy accounts for about 14% of the world's energy consumption...
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AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: E-waste
Use a CDR-W (rewritable CD instead of a write once) to burn your CDs. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: E-waste
Recycle, donate or sell old computers and electronics instead of throwing them away. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: E-waste
When purchasing electronics, look for products that use lead-free solder. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
Buy products with high Energy Star ratings. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
Buy products with high Energy Star ratings. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
When not using your computers, lights or other electronics, turn them off. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
Set your computer to go to sleep if you need to step away from it for a while. That will reduce the amount of energy it's using. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Untapped Resources
Walking, biking and rollerblading are great ways to stay in shape and reduce the amount of pollution. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Untapped Resources
Consider an alternative fuel vehicle (like one that runs on e85 fuel) or a hybrid for your next new vehicle. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Untapped Resources
If you need to replace or purchase a new water heater, look for more energy efficient on demand water heaters instead of storage ones. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Untapped Resources
Utilize programmable thermostats to reduce the amount of energy being used to cool/heat your home when sleeping or not at home. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
Remember to change your furnace filters on a regular basis. When they're dirty, the furnace has to work that much harder. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
Maintenance checks on your furnace and air conditioners to keep them clean and functioning properly will help them to run more efficiently. -
AGENT: YanariPRECINCT: Richfield, MN
TOPIC: Untapped Resources
Sign up for Energy Saver or Saver Switch, free energy conservation programs, through your electric company. -
AGENT: HastyPRECINCT: Minneapolis, MN
TOPIC: E-waste
Check your local consumer electronics retailers to see if they recycle items such as ink, batteries, cell phones, and potentially PCs. -
AGENT: HastyPRECINCT: Minneapolis, MN
TOPIC: E-waste
Donate working electronics to local charities or families in need. -
AGENT: HastyPRECINCT: Minneapolis, MN
TOPIC: E-waste
Ask your local electronics repair shop if they might be able to utilize your old units for parts. -
AGENT: HastyPRECINCT: Minneapolis, MN
TOPIC: E-waste
Get creative. Use the parts of PCs to make key chains or jewelry. -
AGENT: HastyPRECINCT: Minneapolis, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
Use energy saver settings for sleep mode, hibernation or to set monitors to auto off after a set period of time. -
AGENT: HastyPRECINCT: Minneapolis, MN
TOPIC: Power Conservation
Charge devices like your iPod, PDA and cell phones/Smartphones through your PC.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. PURCHASE WILL NOT ENHANCE CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of 50 U.S./D.C., 18 or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited. Contest starts 12:00:01p.m. Central Time (“CT”) 7/23/07 and ends 11:59:59 a.m. CT 8/13/07. To enter: Visit www.geeksquad.com/ideafestival and follow online instructions to create and submit your entry in accordance with Contest requirements. Entries must be received by 11:59:59 a.m. CT 8/13/07. You may enter as often as you wish, but each Submission must be separate and unique (no duplicates). Grand Prize (9): A 5-day/4-night trip for 2 to the Idea Festival in Louisville, KY, 9/12/07-9/16/07. ARV: $4,000 each. Subject to Official Rules, available at ideafest.geeksquad.com/contest_full.php. Questions/Concerns/Problems? Let us know. Sponsor: Best Buy Stores, L.P., 7601 Penn Av. S., Richfield, MN 55423.
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