Mar 09, 2008 -
Goodwill has started a free e-waste recycling program in Southern California. Here are the details:
Goodwill accepts computers, monitors, TV sets, digital cameras, printers, modems, and other electronic equipment
How do we recycle computers?
• Wipe hard drive to Department of Defense standard
• Refurbish & resell - 10%
• Dismantle & sell plastic and metal parts for salvage - 70%
• 20% sent to authorized recyclers for "cancellation"
Contact the Goodwill near you to see if this program is offered in areas other than Southern California.
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May 08, 2008 -
Found this on Science Alert:
http://www.sciencealert.com.au/features/20071608-16209.html
Working green: 50 tips to reduce your office's waste
Thursday, 16 August 2007
By Jessica Hupp
From daily smog to the rising threat of global warming, it’s pretty obvious that we all need to clean up our act a little. Much has been said about how to go about doing this at home, but what about in the workplace? Copiers, computers, even old floppy disks, can make a huge impact on the environment.
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Jul 28, 2007 -
As they say on their website: All it takes is one smart idea. Geek Squad needs your help to fix the planet. We're searching for big idea people to help Geek Squad create novel solutions for some of the world's sustainability problems.
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