Say Adieu To E-Waste
Time to upgrade to a new computer? Bid your old PC a fond farewell by sending it into comfortable retirement. Many places will happily accept your old dinosaur, including recycling centers and charities. You can also trade it in for credit with certain manufacturers and retailers. Here are the benefits:
Time to upgrade to a new computer? Bid your old PC a fond farewell by sending it into comfortable retirement. Many places will happily accept your old dinosaur, including recycling centers and charities. You can also trade it in for credit with certain manufacturers and retailers. Here are the benefits:
Prevent Toxic Overload: Most computers and monitors are full of toxins and carcinogens. Some states have banned certain types of e-waste from landfills over concerns that heavy metals will eventually leach into groundwater supplies. Even if it's still legal in your state, take the initiative to dispose of your e-waste responsibly.
Waste Not, Want Not: Got your eye on that way cool new computer or other tech gadget, but can't stomach the sticker price? Take advantage of one of the many trade-in programs out there and get dollars off your new purchase.
Get Karmic Brownie Points--And A Tax Deduction: Many schools and non-profits rely on the kindness of strangers, so if your old computer isn't too old and decrepit, consider donating it to a good cause.
Here's How:
eCycling: A comprehensive directory of computer donation, recycling, and trade-in programs.
Get cash for your pre-owned, working technology products, or recycle your used computer and electronics.
HP Trade-In Program: Get a trade-in allowance to use toward the purchase of any new HP products.
PBDE-Free or Reduced Computers: Before you make your next purchase, see which companies have discontinued or reduced amounts of this dangerous chemical in their products. To download The Green Guide's Smart Shopper's PBDE Card, copy and paste the following into your browser: www.thegreenguide.com/gg/pdf/pbdessc.pdf.
Get cash for your pre-owned, working technology products, or recycle your used computer and electronics.
HP Trade-In Program: Get a trade-in allowance to use toward the purchase of any new HP products.
PBDE-Free or Reduced Computers: Before you make your next purchase, see which companies have discontinued or reduced amounts of this dangerous chemical in their products. To download The Green Guide's Smart Shopper's PBDE Card, copy and paste the following into your browser: www.thegreenguide.com/gg/pdf/pbdessc.pdf.
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