01.15.07
Recycle your Motherboard
At the International Consumer Electronics Show, held last week in Las Vegas, a Green Wednesday was included on the list of special events. Part of this day was the launch of mygreenelectronics.org, which includes information on where to recycle computer and other electronic devices in your zip code. It also includes information on green electronics brands, energy conservation and computer trade-in programs. The site is just getting started and the lists are still growing.
Dell has long been involved in responsible environmentalism practices in the computer industry. They even have a special website devoted to their Dell Earth program. According to their website, their recycling program has helped to avoid nearly 10 million tons of CO2 emissions. They’ve also recently launched the Plant a Tree for Me program, allowing computer purchasers to not only recycle their old computers but also allow them to donate $2 to have a tree planted as a simple choice in the computer configuration process.
So, now you can give in to your techie gadget desires and still help conserve resources and protect the environment.