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Your Guide to Holiday Gadget Recycling

Megan Dobransky, December 8th, 2011

Right now is one of the busiest times of year for purchasing of new electronics and computers.  According to the Consumer Electronics Association’s annual CE Holiday Purchase Patterns Study, this year’s electronics gift giving will reach an all-time high, accounting for one-third of all holiday gift spending. Computers are consistently at the top of wish lists across the country. SEE: ... read more

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Tagged computers, guide, recycle, recycling, tablet

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PHOTOS: Fish Tanks Made From CRT TVs

Amanda Wills, December 6th, 2011

We've seen aquariums made from iMac computers, so we were stoked when we found yet another derelict electronic home for the fishies. These tanks are made from clunky CRT (cathode ray tube) televisions. Best of all? They're all DIY projects that you can try out for yourself. Michael Khor turned his ancient 26-inch CRT television set into ... read more

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Tagged computers, recycling, reuse, television

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5 Gadgets for the Holidays

Leah Blunt, November 23rd, 2011

'Tis the season for holiday gift giving (and receiving!), and it would be hard to find anyone who isn't shopping for one of the season's newest high-tech gadgets. Most of these fun, new toys run on rechargeable batteries that ensure hours of unplugged access. However, as new products come out, and old ones are replaced, it is important to remember that ... read more

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Tagged computers, rechargeable battteries, recycle

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PHOTOS: Eclectic E-Waste Art

Mary Mazzoni, November 14th, 2011

The U.S. generates almost 2.5 million tons of used electronics every year, according to the EPA. Most of us simply recycle our obsolete gadgets, but American artist and electronics repairman Steven Rodrig dreamed up a slightly more inventive solution to the e-waste problem - use it to create one-of-a-kind works of art. Rodrig's collection includes large-scale sculptures of insects, ... read more

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Tagged computer, computers, easy, electronics, recycle, recycled

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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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Companies Don’t Know Where Their E-Waste Goes

Alexis Petru, September 21st, 2011

One in five senior information technology managers in the United Kingdom are unsure if some of their company’s electronic waste ended up in landfills, according to a recent report released by nonprofit Computer Aid International. The survey also found that only 14 percent of companies looked for a reuse option for working electronics they no longer needed. To learn the ... read more

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Tagged computers, electronics, recycled, televisions

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How to Green Your Computer Shopping

Megan Dobransky, September 14th, 2011

The end of summer and beginning of the school year often means purchasing new computers. Whether it’s for a student in college for the first time or the family computer simply needs an upgrade to keep up with the demands of homework, there are some easy ways to buy a computer that meets your needs, protects your budget and helps ... read more

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Tagged computers, recycling, reuse

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Create a Zero-Waste Workspace

Mary Mazzoni, September 13th, 2011

We all know that work can be stressful for us, but offices can put a ton of stress on the planet, too. Offices, even those in your home, can waste loads of energy, paper and other precious resources. But don’t put your head down on your desk in despair. Check out our quick and easy tips for greening your workspace, ... read more

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Tagged book, cardboard, computer, computers, electronics, energy, glass, ideas, led, mail, packaging, paper, recycled, smartphone

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Become an Eco-Expert Every Week

Earth911, August 2nd, 2011

Your days are chock-full of boring emails, requests from your boss, and more than likely, some mindless newsletters. The Earth911 Editorial Team thought long and hard about this, and we've got the answer. We’re fighting dull with inspiring, wasteful with purpose, and business-as-usual with something a little different: the soon-to-be launched Earth911.com Instant Expert Newsletter, hitting inboxes everywhere on Wednesday ... read more

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Tagged computers, recycle, reduce, reuse

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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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Tagged computermonitor, computermonitors, computers, recycle

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