U.S. Helps Track Global E-Waste
May 23, 2011 Electronics is the fastest growing waste stream in the United States and officials want to make sure it’s going in the right place. An international project is being planned that will...
View ArticleE-Waste Linked to Health Problems
June 1, 2011 A new study shows the damaging effects electronic waste can have on human health. Researchers found e-waste pollution can cause inflammation and oxidative stress. Experts say those...
View ArticleE-Waste Law Reaches Milestone
June 7, 2011 It’s been eight years since California adopted a law banning electronics from landfills and six years since the state started an e-waste recycling program. Since then, the state has...
View ArticleCongress Tackles the Dangers of Your Old Electronics
June 29, 2011 Old laptops, cell phones and other electronics are piling up at an alarming rate as Americans upgrade to the latest technology. But there is a danger in trashing, even recycling old...
View ArticleE-Waste Ban Starts in North Carolina
July 1, 2011 North Carolina is the latest state to ban computers, televisions and other equipment from landfills. The new e-waste law is designed to keep hazardous materials like lead, mercury and...
View ArticleLG Electronics Commits to Certified E-Waste Recycling Worldwide
July 29, 2011 With the increasing and ever-changing world of electronics comes the problem of electronic waste. E-waste that is not responsibly recycled or thrown away often ends up in developing...
View ArticleApple Updates Electronics Recycling Program
August 11, 2011 Thinking about updating your iPhone or iPad? You can now trade it in for an Apple gift card that can be used in stores and online. Apple just extended its reuse and recycle program to...
View ArticleWebsite Helps You Green Your Gadgets
October 17, 2011 If you can’t live without your smartphone, iPad or laptop, you’re not alone. But the high-tech gadgets in our life use a lot of energy. Now consumers have a resource for using their...
View ArticleTop 5 Solutions to E-Waste
1) Trade-In For Cash or Gift Cards Don’t let your electronics go to rust in a landfill. They not only contaminate our soil but they’re also still quite valuable! There are many websites devoted to...
View ArticleGreen Your Holiday Gift List With Gadget Guide
If your holiday gift list includes electronics this year a new guide will help you make eco-friendly choices. Greenpeace just released its annual Guide to Greener Electronics. The guide ranks 15...
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