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As April 22, 2008 is Earth Day 2008, we are presenting a few of our favorite green tech tips and facts from a recent PCMag article.

Manufacturing one desktop and one monitor requires: 530 pounds of fossil fuel, 58 pounds of chemicals, and 1.5 tons of water. (UN, ResourceSaver)
By 2001, e-waste already accounted for 70 percent of the heavy metals and 40 percent of the lead in U.S. landfills. (EPA.gov)
Unplug! Each year in the U.S., electronic devices that are turned off but not unplugged use electricity worth $3 billion. (The Economist)
Each year, the world generates 20 million to 50 million metric tons of e-waste, according to United Nations Environmental Programme.
E-waste makes up 2 percent of solid waste in the U.S. and is the fastest-growing segment of U.S. garbage. (Intercon Solutions)

If you'd like to see even more, visit the PCMag article for the full list of 48 facts and tips that include links to the sources of the information.