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Computers & The Environment

Larry Cummings, April 12th, 2007

In 2002, approximately 41 million computers will become outdated; and current analysis by the National Safety Council estimates that 63 million computers became obsolete in 2005. It is estimated that 75 percent of these obsolete computers are stored, and by 2007, these stored computers will amount to about 500 million computers needing to be disposed. As new technologies enter the ... read more

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G4 and Earth 911 Unite to Create ‘Gcycle’

Trey Granger, April 3rd, 2007

Los Angeles, CA—In an effort to raise awareness of the harmful environmental impact of electronic waste (or "e-waste"), G4, the plugged-in network for guys 18-34, and Earth 911, the nation's premiere environmental information provider, have joined forces to create "Gcycle," a multifaceted electronics recycling campaign. Officially launching on Earth Day (April 22) and continuing indefinitely, "Gcycle" will help reduce the ... read more

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Lighting and Energy Conservation

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Indoor Lighting Tips Turn off the lights in any room you are not using and consider installing timers, photo cells, or occupancy sensors to reduce the amount of time your lights are on. Use task lighting; instead of brightly lighting an entire room, focus the light where you need it. For example, use fluorescent under-cabinet lighting for kitchen sinks and countertops under ... read more

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Why is Electronics Waste an Issue?

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Our growing dependence on electronics products both at home and in the workplace has given rise to a new environmental challenge: electronic waste. A recent study by the U.S. EPA shows that electronics already make up approximately one percent on the municipal solid waste stream. Research indicates that electronic waste is growing at three times the rate of other ... read more

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Cellular Phone Recycle & Reuse

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Cellular phones were used by over 128 million Americans in 2001, according to the Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association (CTIA) Semi-Annual Wireless Industry Survey. Inform, Inc., an environmental research firm, estimates that cell phones are replaced approximately after 18 months of use, which will result in over 130 million phones being disposed of annually by 2005. Many consumers also store ... read more

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Help the Environment – Batteries

Larry Cummings, April 2nd, 2007

Source Reduction Changes in Household Batteries Read labels. Mercury reduction in batteries began in 1984 and continues today. Some batteries such as the alkaline battery have had about a 97 percent mercury reduction in the product. Newer alkaline batteries may contain about one-tenth the amount of mercury previously contained in the typical alkaline battery. Some alkaline batteries have zero-added mercury, and ... read more

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Disposal of Paint – The Last Resort

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

(Local and/or State ordinances and regulations may supersede the best management practices described here. Check with your local environmental coordinator.) In many states, it is illegal to dispose of paint in the trash or down storm or sewer drains, because paint can contaminate drinking water and ocean waster. Special collection programs have been established to accept paint for recycling or proper ... read more

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Wal-Mart to Host Fluorescent Light Bulb Collections

Mark Rappaport, April 1st, 2007

On Saturday, June 23, Wal-Mart stores, Supercenters and Sam’s Clubs across California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Rhode Island, and the Tulsa, Oklahoma region will host a fluorescent light bulb recycling day. The recycling events will offer consumers a free and convenient opportunity to drop-off and recycle their used compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) and fluorescent tubes. The bulbs will be collected at ... read more

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Recharge the environment – recycle batteries

Earth911, March 27th, 2007

Mercury reduction in batteries began in 1984 and continues today. Some batteries such as the alkaline battery have had about a 97 percent mercury reduction in the product. Newer alkaline batteries may contain about one-tenth the amount of mercury previously contained in the typical alkaline battery. Some alkaline batteries have zero-added mercury, and several mercury-free, heavy-duty, carbon-zinc batteries are on the ... read more

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