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E-Recycling Peaks During Earth Week

Christina Caldwell, April 17th, 2012

Around the holidays, food banks are overflowing with donations. Generosity peaks, and the needy eat well for that part of the year. But what about the rest of the year? According to Turtle Wings, an electronics recycling company, Earth Day is like the holidays. We’re reminded to recycle and care about the environment, but as the occasion passes and ... read more

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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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Sprint, Verizon Recycle Cell Phones for Charity

Alexis Petru, December 19th, 2011

Are you planning on taking advantage of holiday deals and picking up a new smartphone this month? Both Sprint and Verizon offer trade-in programs to help you get credit for your old cell phone or – if your device isn’t in working condition – they’ll recycle it for a good cause. Sprint’s buy-back program accepts unwanted cell phones and ... read more

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Be the First to Test Portable Solar, Get Paid

Alexis Petru, December 8th, 2011

Want to charge your cell phone with free energy from the sun – and get paid for it? Berlin-based startup Changers’ new portable solar charging system will not only power your electronic gadgets, but will also earn you credits to redeem at select retailers and promote your energy savings to friends through social media. Each Changers Starter Kit, priced at ... read more

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Tagged batteries, cellphone, energy, reduce, solar

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VIDEOS: EPA Names Best Green Apps

Alexis Petru, November 10th, 2011

This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the winners of its “Apps for the Environment” challenge, which encouraged developers to use EPA data to create new and innovative smartphone and web applications. “Innovators from across the country have used information to help people protect our health and the environment,” EPA’s Chief Information Officer Malcolm Jackson said in a statement. ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, cfl, energy, lightbulbs, smartphone

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Get Paid for Your Old iPhone

Mary Mazzoni, October 4th, 2011

The iPhone 5 hits stores on Oct. 14. And if you’re one of many iPhone addicts counting down the days, you may be faced with a disposal dilemma. What should you do with that old iPhone 4? Electronics reCommerce company Gazelle is teaming up with Walmart.com to give you an answer: Recycle it for cash! The Electronics Trade-In program ... read more

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AT&T To Use Plant Plastic for Packaging

Mary Mazzoni, September 14th, 2011

The next time you pick up an accessory for your cell phone, it may be packaged in plant-based plastic. AT&T will begin using a new plastic in its branded wireless accessory packaging that contains 30 percent plant-based materials, the company announced on Monday. The plastic, which is made with materials sourced from sugarcane ethanol, will be used in packaging for products ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, packaging, reduce

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How to Fix a Broken iPhone Screen

Amanda Wills, August 10th, 2011

Kyle Wiens of iFixIt contributed to this story. We're all about recycling, but sometimes it's better to repair instead of throwing it in the bin. In the case of electronics, it's always a good idea to maximize your gadget's life with tweaks and repairs that could salvage valuable materials (and save you money to boot). For our readers who are also ... read more

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Tagged cellphone, DIY, smartphone

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Celebs Can’t Get Enough of This Gadget

Amanda Wills, July 8th, 2011

At the Global Green USA Millennium Awards in Santa Monica, celebs were teaming over the Samsung Replenish for Spring, the first eco-friendly smartphone on the market . See why these A-listers loved this little green gadget.

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Tagged cell phone, cellphone, gallery, smartphone

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Will Increased Auto Tech Ruin EV Range?

Jennifer Berry, July 7th, 2011

At the Forward with Ford futuring and trend conference in Dearborn, Mich., Earth911 had the opportunity to preview, test and learn about the ideas and culture shifts that are impacting the way we live, play, and of course, drive. READ: Ford to ‘Grow’ Its Own Car Parts? A significant (and albeit exciting) trend was the continued integration of multimedia into the ... read more

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