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Electronics Recycling
Posted by Jennifer, under ElectronicsElectronics recycling is becoming more common in many urban areas, battery recycling is ubiquitous (rechargeable batteries are ecologically sounder, but even they wear out after a while), and there are a number of non-profit organizations that will take computer parts and turn them into working computers for others. Companies like Ebay have also developed programs to help your electronics find new homes. Other groups will gladly recycle your cell phone or give it to a senior citizen, as even without a contract it can still make emergency calls. If you have a major appliance that doesn’t work and you’d rather replace it than try to fix it, offer it to local repair shops, trade schools, or hobbyists to tinker with. Many cities now offer hazardous waste recycling days when they will take not only hazardous waste, but electronics.
Hewlett-Packard is Going Green
Posted by admin, under ElectronicsThe world is in dire need of help, so it is definitely a good thing that a lot of companies are taking the initiative to preserve the environment. One of them is Hewlett-Packard. One of the giants when it comes to printing and desktop solutions for personal and business use, they have taken eco-friendly steps not just for marketing but also for their social responsibility.
Energy-efficient Desktop PCs
Why do they have to convert their PCs to be more energy-efficient? Every time a person uses electricity, he or she is actually burning coals and fossil fuels. In case you do not know, they can be potentially harmful to the environment because of their emissions and increase air pollution.
HP decided to redesign at least three of their desktop PCs, so they will be able to reach the energy standards of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In effect, if you are going to buy dc5700, dc5750, and dc7700, you will be able to reduce your electrical costs to as much as $58 each year for every machine.
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