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Don’t Throw Away Your Television

Earth911, April 19th, 2007

This article was originally written in April, 2007. Read our updated articles for more relevant, timely information on this subject: When to Replace Your Outdated Device Ask the Experts: Electronics Recycling, Energy Study Claims TVs Are Bigger, Better and Efficient Our growing dependence on electronics products both at home and in the workplace has given rise to a new ... read more

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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In 2002, approximately 41 million computers will become outdated; and current analysis by the National Safety Council estimates that 63 million computers became obsolete in 2005.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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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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The Many Uses of Recycled Motor Oil

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Recycling used motor oil keeps oil out of landfills and ensures that this oil is available for re-use, reconditioning, reprocessing or re-refining. From a purely environmental point of view, the best thing that the motor oil consumer can do is to buy a longer-lasting oil. In that way, less used oil is generated in the first place. Over 380 million ... read more

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Reuse or Recycle It – Give Your Old Paint New Life

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Sometimes it is not possible to use all of a product for a given task. Or you may have unwanted paint from previous projects or property owners. Reuse and recycling programs in your community, can take your leftover paint and give it new life by being put to use again. Reuse Options If you have leftover, unwanted paint in good condition, consider ... read more

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