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Green Purchasing and Leasing of Electronics

Larry Cummings, April 12th, 2007

Green Purchasing A Guide to Environmentally Preferable Computer Purchasing Eco-Labels and Product Certifications for Computers, Monitors, Printers - Northwest Product Stewardship Council EPA ­ ENERGY STAR The EPA ENERGY STAR program has information about ENERGY STAR labeled computers, monitors, and printers, including criteria and lists of qualifying products. There are several links to their programs:Products read more

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Reuse your electronics through donation

Larry Cummings, April 12th, 2007

According to Dataquest, a market research firm, less than 5 percent of all personal computers are donated to schools, charities, or nonprofit organizations. It¹s possible that this percentage will increase, particularly with Congress introducing tax breaks for the donation of personal computers to schools. The Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 states that companies that donate personal computers to schools qualify for ... read more

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Computers & The Environment

Larry Cummings, April 12th, 2007

In 2002, approximately 41 million computers will become outdated; and current analysis by the National Safety Council estimates that 63 million computers became obsolete in 2005. It is estimated that 75 percent of these obsolete computers are stored, and by 2007, these stored computers will amount to about 500 million computers needing to be disposed. As new technologies enter the ... read more

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Computer Components Recycling

Larry Cummings, April 12th, 2007

Floppy disks, ink cartridges, CDs, cords, computer speakers and keyboards are accessories used only with computers. These items also should be properly handled to avoid excess e-waste. Some of these items contain materials that could easily be reused or recaptured. For example, computer cords and speakers are fairly standardized, meaning they can be used for a variety of computer models ... read more

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Links to other Computer Recycling & Reuse resources

Larry Cummings, April 12th, 2007

Computers pose one of the biggest threats to e-waste than any other electronic gadget. There are a number of online resources available to help you learn more about computers and the environment. Click on the links below for more information about cell phones. United States Environmental Protection Agency Computers & General Electronics EPA WasteWise Update (PDF) Computer ... read more

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