Electronics

  • 1-800-FLOWERS Launches Program to Recycle Computers

    May 5th, 2008


    1-800-FLOWERS.COM will be recycling electronic devices for free at its New York headquarters on June 4, and participants will receive a 15 percent coupon for flower orders.


  • Goodwill Talks to Congress About E-Waste

    May 1st, 2008


    Goodwill Industries met with the House Committee on Science and Technology to address the challenges facing nonprofit organizations that accept donated televisions, computers and other electronics.


  • 8 Ways to Green Your Technology

    April 22nd, 2008


    Technology is everywhere these days, so here are eight ways to make sure your electronics help you without hurting the environment courtesy of Earth 911’s Green Eight series.


  • Give Back, Get Back

    April 22nd, 2008


    Can’t find a local event to recycle your cell phone, computer or TV? Check out take back options from both manufacturers and retailers as another disposal option for your electronics.


  • Making the Digital Switch

    April 22nd, 2008


    What kind of impact will the switch to all-digital reception have on disposal of old TVs? Investigate your options before you toss out that old tube.


  • Donate Cell Phones to Plant Trees

    April 21st, 2008


    iRecyclePhones.com has partnered with American Forests to plant a tree for each cell phone donated starting Earth Day, April 22.


  • EPA to Host D.C. Area eCycling Event

    April 16th, 2008


    Washington D.C. residents and businesses can recycle computers and cell phones for free on April 20 as part of EPA’s 2nd Capital Area eCycling Event.


  • Striking Video About Our E-Waste

    April 8th, 2008


    In order to get a tiny bit of gold out of a circuit board, e-waste recyclers expose themselves to toxic materials and pollute the water. All the industrialized countries have signed a treaty to ban the export of e-waste except the US.


  • Recycle Cell Phones at South Carolina Tennis Event

    April 7th, 2008


    Sony Ericsson is sponsoring a cell phone take back event at the upcoming Women’s Tennis Association event in Charleston on April 12-20.


  • Recycle Your E-Waste in Los Angeles

    April 3rd, 2008


    Castle Heights Elementary School is sponsoring a free collection event for Los Angeles residents to drop off electronics on Saturday, April 19 that will benefit the school’s Green Team.