Electronics Show Goes Green

The world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow, the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), is greening a number of popular gadgets in Las Vegas this weekend. More than 30 different exhibitors are unveiling new products at the Sustainable Planet Spotlight, which highlights alternative energy technologies, solar and renewable products, sustainable packaging, and a number of new low-energy mercury-free laptops. The event also aims to enact environmental change through the show itself—they are donating money to develop a recycling program with schools in the Las Vegas area and are suggesting ways to make vendors’ booths eco-friendly and decrease their environmental impact.