Posts Tagged ‘recycle electronics’

Consider Electronic Recycling When Shopping for Holiday Gifts

Do you engage in e-waste recycling?

Its great to live in a world with all the conveniences offered by our electronic gadgets.  But with new models of cell phones, tablets, televisions and more coming out every 6-12 months, consumers are tempted to trash perfectly functional electronics in favor of the newest item. To minimize impact on the environment, consider electronic recycling [...]

November 9, 2011 Going green 0 Comments

Eco-ATM Allows Kiosk Recycling of Old Cell Phones

Eco-ATM takes old electronics, recycles them and gives you cash or coupons

Have you often thought about recycling your cell phone or old laptop computer, but simply decided it was too difficult to figure out how?  You’re not alone. A consumer survey recently conducted by Nokia in the U.S. reported that, out of 6,500 households, only 3 percent had recycled a handset.  That means about 97% of [...]

February 24, 2011 Going green 4 Comments

Cash In By Recycling Old Electronics

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With new gadgets and electronic devices coming out faster than you can keep up with in the news, you probably have heard the public service announcements urging you to recycle your old ones. From televisions sets to computers, cell phones to mP3 players, you’ll want to properly dispose of outdated and unwanted electronics to keep [...]

January 19, 2011 Going green 7 Comments

Buying New Electronics? Recycle Your Old Ones!

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Now that its almost Christmas, its time to consider what you are doing with your gifts.  No, not the brand new ones.  I’m talking about the computers, cell phones, video game consoles, and mP3 players you received 2 or 3 years ago that are now obsolete. If there’s one thing I hate about electronics is [...]

December 23, 2010 Going green 2 Comments

Recycle Your Computer – Not Your Personal Data

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Have a new laptop on your Christmas list this year?  Maybe an iPad?  Before you recycle your old computer, you’ll want to make sure that you don’t also send your personal data along for the ride. Recycling electronics has gotten much easier and more convenient in recent years.  To keep lead and heavy metals from [...]

October 22, 2010 Going green 3 Comments

Back to School: Green Your Routine

Back to School: Green Your Routine

Its time to start thinking about back to school!  Did you know you can green your routine, help save the environment and cut down on wasteful spending, all while preparing for the new school year?  Well, then, let’s have an early lesson! Gear: Before you purchase a new backpack or lunchbox, check to see if [...]

July 26, 2009 Green kids 6 Comments