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How Can We Increase Phone Recycling Rates?

Jennifer Berry, May 4th, 2012

We've been reading about the mounting problem of e-waste for years. According to the EPA, it's the fastest growing portion of our waste stream. But for all the discussion about e-cycling, rates are not increasing at the same speed of our consumption. The most recent EPA data shows that the most recycled form of e-waste is computers (38 percent), but ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, cell phones, recycle

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Wireless Device Recycling Reaps Rewards

Christina Caldwell, April 10th, 2012

It might sound vaguely barbaric, but when you get down to fundamental levels, people want to be rewarded for their good behavior. And as they grow older, they want to be rewarded with something better than gold stars and lollipops. eRecyclingCorps is setting out to be the middle man between the big wireless retailers and the consumer. Rather than wastefully ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, cell phones, cellphone, electronics, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling, reuse, trade, wireless device

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Battery Recycling: The Power is Yours

Leah Blunt, April 5th, 2012

Most of us rely on rechargeable batteries daily and for multiple devices. In fact, Call2Recycle, the nation’s leader in consumer battery recycling, estimates that consumers use an average of six wireless devices in their day-to-day lives. So what happens to all of those batteries when they have given their all and need to be replaced? Depending on their owner’s eco-awareness ... read more

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Tagged appliances, batteries, cell phone, cell phone recycling, cell phones, computer, computers, electronics, Hazardous, metal, rechargeable, rechargeable batteries, recy, recycle, recycled

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Non-Profit Cuts E-Waste by Refurbishing Computers

Christina Caldwell, April 5th, 2012

You might think your old laptop is dead, but one Seattle-based non-profit can breathe new life into your old, worn-out, virus-ridden computer to benefit someone in need. Before you prepare yourself for a round of E-waste or send your laptop off to a recycling center, never to be used again, InterConnection.org can intercept and refurbish worn-out computer hardware and ship ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, cell phones, computer, computers, InterConnection, InterConnection.org, laptop, low income, recycling, reuse, Seattle, student, students, television, televisions

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Earth911′s Green Spring Cleaning Guide

Mary Mazzoni, March 27th, 2012

Spring cleaning can seem daunting, and adding eco-consciousness to the mix only increases the stress. Sure, you want to spruce your home up for the season, but it can be tough to know where to start. Don't worry. Earth911 has you covered. Check out our Green Spring Cleaning Guide, which will help you do everything from choosing the right cleaning ... read more

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Tagged africa, appliances, bathroom, book, books, carpet, cell phone, cell phones, composting, computer, computers, cosmetics, dvd, electronics, food, furniture, kitchen, library, organic, packaging, recycling, reduce, refrigerator, reuse, stove

Published in Household


7 Ways to Make Money by Going Green

Mary Mazzoni, March 7th, 2012

Many of us are on pretty tight budgets these days. So, if you could use a few extra dollars in your pocket this month, why not cash in on your green habits to fatten your wallet and lighten your footprint? From recycling your iPhone to renting out your parking space, here are seven ways to make money by being green. 1. ... read more

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Tagged cell phone, cell phones, computer, computers, cosmetics, curbside, dvd, electronics, energy, etsy, gas, guide, recy, recycle, recycled, reduce, reuse, tablet, tip, trade

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Best Buy Eliminates E-Waste Recycling Fee

Mary Mazzoni, November 11th, 2011

Responsibly disposing of TVs, computers and other e-waste items just got a little more affordable. Best Buy announced on Thursday that it will eliminate a $10 recycling fee for electronics items with screens to make its recycling program more convenient for customers. The company's in-store recycling program accepts TVs, computers and computer monitors, DVD players, cell phones and other types ... read more

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Tagged appliances, cell phones, computers, dvd, electronics, recycle, recycling

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Will Congress Ban Toxic E-Waste Trade?

Alexis Petru, July 6th, 2011

It’s the dark side of electronic recycling: The old computer you drop off at a local recycling event may end up in a developing country with lax environmental and safety laws. Once abroad, impoverished workers – and sometimes children – use their bare hands to harvest the e-waste’s precious metals, exposing themselves and the local environment to toxic chemicals. Reps. Gene ... read more

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Tagged batteries, cell phones, computer, computers, government, mercury, recycling

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Amazon Opens Electronics Trade-In Store

Alexis Petru, May 23rd, 2011

You can already trade in books, video games and DVDs for store credit at Amazon.com. Last week, the online retailer also began accepting unwanted, but working electronics like tablets, cell phones, MP3 players, cameras and GPS devices. Just like Amazon’s other trade-in programs, its new Electronics Trade-In Store accepts electronic devices regardless of where they were purchased. Once ... read more

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Tagged cell phones, computer, tablet

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Celebrate Earth Day From Your Seat

Alexis Petru, April 22nd, 2011

Maybe making Earth Day plans slipped your mind this year, or it’s still too cold in your neck of the woods to venture outside to celebrate Earth Day with a hike or at a local cleanup event. But you still want a quick, easy way to honor the occasion. Are you sitting down for this news? Good. Because Earth911 has ... read more

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Tagged cell phones, recycle, reduce, trees

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