44.7kviews How many electronics cables do you have just lying around? Probably a lot! Worldwide, it’s estimated that we will throw away 40 million tons of electronic waste this year alone, including the wires and cables we use to charge our phones, power our computers, and keep entertainment centers, well, entertaining. We’ve teamed up with […]
5.8kviewsAre you fed up with all the old cell phones, tablets, MP3 players, and notebooks lying around your house? Here’s the easiest way to sell your old cell phone and small electronics. Don’t give in to the temptation to just throw your electronic gear away. √ For one thing, e-waste is the fastest growing part […]
Did you ever wonder what you can and can’t recycle? The folks at Keep America Beautiful have put together this terrific infographic highlighting the top 10 things you can recycle at home. Use it on America Recycles Day and every day to minimize the amount of trash you throw away and save natural resources and […]
Tired of how inconvenient it can be to recycle your computer, cell phone, laptop, MP3 player or PDA? A new ECycling Leadership Initiative will make it easier for you to find more than 5,000 recycling locations around the country so you can keep your e-waste out of the trash. Consumer electronics industry leaders have launched this […]
Recycling computers is an environmental essential. Most computer components — including the monitor, keyboard, and hard drive — contain heavy metals, like lead and cadmium, which can contaminate drinking water and wreak havoc on human health. Even if they didn’t threaten our well-being, trashed computers and other electronics are the fastest growing sector of the […]
Greenpeace has just issued its annual electronics guide that focuses specifically on e-waste and climate change. According to the report, consumers can make their money matter by favoring the mobile phone, computer, TV and games console manufacturers that have the best policies and practices on toxic chemicals and equipment take-back. Consumers can also favor electronics […]
