Gizmodo 
Enter your username and password.
-
more about #energystar more comments → asonic: In Brazil there is an Government Institute responsible for this measurement, Inmetro(www.inmetro.gov.br). This year they had launch a stamp for cars r... more » SpencerBabanya: And, all these "unfunded mandates" increase the cost of the appliance in question. Do you want reasonably priced products or expensive ones? This sh... more » cpthook: Wow, I never knew that compliance with strict government reporting regulations were free. Thanks for fixing the laws of economics Giz! more » iomatic, hey, I'm an idiot, but I'll comment anyway: Yeah, we definitely need an overhaul on this and the FDA's Nutrition Facts. In the UK, there was more detailed information you don't get in the States... more » iwishiwasjeff: Well it looks like Australia got 5 stars on their energy rating. Not sure if that is good or bad. I once got five stars back in 3rd grade. It was t... more » -
#shopping
Energy Star Guidelines Lag Behind World in Clarity and Purpose
In the US, we're supposed to be the worldwide masters of consumerism. But as pointed out by Pop Mech, our Energy Star guidelines are not just inaccurate, they fail to compare one product to any other product. There's no context. More »
