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San Fran Passes Yellow Pages Opt-In Law

Alexis Petru, May 20th, 2011

Residents and businesses in the high-tech “City by the Bay” will now have a choice as to whether they receive a copy of the Yellow Pages at their front door. This week, in a near unanimous vote, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors passed legislation to limit the distribution of commercial phone directories to residents and businesses that request them. ... read more

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How to Get Paid For Your Old Gadgets

Megan Dobransky, May 20th, 2011

Your old cell phone might be more valuable than you think. Nik Raman – who, as President of EcoSquid, knows a thing or two about recycling electronics – says that the average two-year-old cell phone is worth about $50. “Recycling electronics can be a lot easier and more profitable than most consumers think,” he says. EcoSquid aims to be the one unbiased ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, computer, mp3player, recycle, reuse

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200,000 Students ‘Do Something’ for the Environment

Jennifer Berry, May 20th, 2011

DoSomething.org & HP’s Green Your School Challenge (GYS) encouraged teens to use technology to generate awareness and have a positive impact on the environment, such as creating solutions to recycling, energy, climate change and food issues in their schools. Students were also encouraged to integrate technology into their projects. Kicking off in February and ending on Earth Day, the ... read more

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