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How Printer Cartridges Are Recycled

Leon Kaye, May 22nd, 2012

Despite goals to have a “paperless” office at work or at home, the reality is that many of us still frequently print everything from boarding passes to driving directions. Printer cartridges are often a sizable expense for us, and they also have a large environmental footprint, too. Chemicals in the ink, the gold and palladium that allow the printing ... read more

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Tagged computer, energy, Plastic, recy, recycle, recycled, recycling

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Microsoft to go 100 Percent Carbon Neutral

Christina Caldwell, May 18th, 2012

One of the world’s largest corporations is about to make a huge swing toward going green. Just over a month remains for software giant Microsoft to meet its goal of becoming carbon neutral by July 1. Earlier this month, CEO Kevin Turner posted on the company's official blog that Microsoft pledges to make all direct operations carbon neutral – ... read more

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Tagged computer, computers, electronics, energy, reduce

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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


Green Horoscope: Aries

Mary Mazzoni, March 21st, 2012

March 21 - April 20 All about Aries Aries is a fire (or sun) sign on the Zodiac represented by a ram. It is the first sign of the new zodiacal year and is known as "the sign of beginnings," according to the astrology experts at Dell Horoscope Magazine. Famous Aries include Jane Goodall, Maya Angelou and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Make your ... read more

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Tagged appliances, computer, dishwasher, electronics, energy, kitchen, reduce, stove, television, tip

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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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Apple Expands Recycling Program to Europe

Mary Mazzoni, January 19th, 2012

In August, Earth911 reported that Apple was buying unwanted iPhones, iPads and computers from customers in exchange for gift cards. After a successful trial in the states, the tech giant is now expanding its buy-back recycling program to the U.K., France and Germany, the company announced last week. Like the American program, consumers simply fill out an online form ... read more

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Tagged computer, recy, recycle, recycling, reuse

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How to Bust Your Post-Holiday Energy Slump

Amanda Wills, January 3rd, 2012

For many workers, today is the first day back in the office, on the assembly line or behind the register. Here are some natural ways to have more energy to get through the rest of the work day (and start those New Year's resolutions already!). 1. De-clutter your desk. Stop looking at memos from 2011, and finally throw out that tabloid ... read more

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Tagged cfl, computer, energy, food, kitchen, led, lightbulb, magazines, recycling, whiteofficepaper

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Apple Applies for Fuel Cell Patents

Mary Mazzoni, December 27th, 2011

If you think your MacBook couldn't get much more efficient than it already is, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Apple may soon build new battery-powered notebooks that are smaller, lighter and more long-lasting than ever before. The tech giant has applied for a pair of patents for fuel cells that can be inserted into portable devices, like laptops, for ... read more

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Tagged computer, fuel

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