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How to Recycle Your Old Computer

Megan Dobransky, August 2nd, 2011

Sometimes it's hard to give up your old computer; it's been with you for years. It has your family photos and important documents saved on it. Often it seems much easier to banish it to a dark closet corner. Out of sight. Out of mind. But recycling your old computer can actually do a ton of good in your community, not ... read more

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Dell Named No. 1 Green Company

Megan Dobransky, April 27th, 2011

Jennifer Berry contributed to this article. Last year Newsweek named Dell the No. 1 Green Company in America with a 100 percent ranking, but that didn’t mean Dell was going to sit back and ride the wave of good press and consumer goodwill. It went back to the drawing board to find innovated and interesting ways to continue its ... read more

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New Yorkers Have E-cycling, For a Limited Time

Amanda Wills, January 17th, 2011

The story of electronics recycling in New York reads more like a book of puzzles. Its strict e-waste law was passed last summer, but it's full of loopholes. Meanwhile, New Yorkers - who are notoriously accustomed to convenience - are left without the knowledge of free, easy e-cycling options. Known for its hyper-local urban composting options, the ... read more

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Greenpeace Rates Greenest Electronics at CES, Calls For Improvement

Amanda Wills, January 6th, 2011

LAS VEGAS - Today Greenpeace released its latest product survey, grading the greenest consumer electronics on product shelves. Topping the list was the Asus VW-247H-HF computer monitor, scoring 7.5 out of 10 points. Samsung's Blue Earth was the highest-rated mobile phone with a score of 7.03. Other standouts include the HP Compaq 6005 Pro Ultra-Slim for best desktop (6.06), Asus UL30A ... read more

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Ask The Editor: Where Can I Find a Trustworthy E-cycler?

Amanda Wills, November 3rd, 2010

Q: What's a trustworthy place to donate computers? I'm concerned about my privacy and guaranteeing everything will be wiped off the computer's memory/drives. - Sherry Shapiro A: With an increase in reports of companies carelessly dumping toxic e-waste overseas in developing countries and improperly handling this type of waste, choosing a legitimate e-cycler is one of the most important things ... read more

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UNEP Backs Action for E-Waste Regulation in East Africa

Lori Brown, September 23rd, 2010

Kenya has set forth plans to become the first East African country to regulate the management of electronic waste, following a national conference held at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) this month in Nairobi. The meeting featured delegates from Kenya's Environment Ministry, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), UNEP, Microsoft and the telecommunications industry; and aimed to map a ... read more

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Unplug or Pay Up

Raquel Fagan, September 20th, 2010

Fact Tons of electronics in your house use phantom power, meaning they take up energy even if they aren’t in use. A perfect example is your cell phone charger, which should be unplugged when not in use. To give you a clearer picture, take the average electrical draw of common household plug-ins. A constant 67-watt draw, running 24 hours a day, ... read more

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Dell Sets Packaging Bar High For Electronics Industry

Amanda Wills, August 25th, 2010

Technological advances and stringent legislation have made 2010 a big year for the electronics industry. But despite a high interest in e-waste exportation and the development of sleeker designs that allow for easier recycling, many manufacturers are still skipping over one important detail: packaging. In 2008, Dell announced a plan to revolutionize computer packaging by using recycled content and ... read more

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Ask the Experts: Electronics

Lori Brown, July 26th, 2010

If you follow legislation pertaining to electronic waste, you probably receive a new alert as often as you do a load of laundry. From producer responsibility take-back programs to advance recovery fees, electronic waste is an ever increasing issue in public policy. When New York Governor David Paterson signed into law the Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act on ... read more

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Discarded Electronics Could Be Next Medical Miracle

Lori Brown, July 2nd, 2010

Researchers have discovered a way of taking a component of the fastest growing waste stream, e-waste, and transforming it into a beneficial medical use. The University of York's Green Chemistry Centre of Excellence presented findings from their research on June 23 suggesting the chemical compound polyvinyl-alcohol (PVA), a key element in televisions and computers with liquid crystal display (LCD) ... read more

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