We always like to report on recycling efforts because we feel this is a topic that needs constant exposure and it’s something that consumers can participate in without a great deal of time or money expenditure. Costco has now partnered with Gazelle to offer Costco members a way to recycle their old or unwanted electronics.… Continue reading Costco offers recycling program through Gazelle
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Panasonic’s Electronics Recycling program expands – covers all 50 states
Wow, that was fast. Launched in Nov 08, Panasonic’s nationwide consumer electronics recycling program already has over 300 locations in 50 states. Well done Panasonic. For a list of drop-off sites, see www.MRMrecycling.com.
Panasonic Announces Nationwide Consumer Electronics Recycling Program
Panasonic Corporation of North America recently joined the growing list of environmentally conscious corporate citizens who have launched electronics recycling programs. The Panasonic program began on November 1, 2008, with more than 160 recycling drop-off locations in 10 states, and is slated to expand to all 50 states, with hundreds more sites, over the next… Continue reading Panasonic Announces Nationwide Consumer Electronics Recycling Program
Samsung offering a recycling program in the US
Thank you Samsung for deciding to launch a recycling program in the 50 states. With the exception of appliances, you can drop off any Samsung consumer electronics at various drop-off points. Here is the Samsung Recycling Direct website. If you’re looking for more recycling resources, just do a search on our site as we’ve covered… Continue reading Samsung offering a recycling program in the US
Best Buy to trial free electronics recycling program
In what I only hope is the tip of the iceberg, Best Buy is testing out a free recycling program at 117 of its 922 stores across 8 states and DC. This is great news. So far, many of the big electronics retailers do offer some form of e-cycling, but charge fees to handle most… Continue reading Best Buy to trial free electronics recycling program
EPA’s Recycling Resources
There really isn’t too much of this information available today and we’re going to do our best to spread the word that ecycling is absolutely necessary. The government agency, the EPA, has a good list of local programs, links and vendor resources listed conveniently on a page on their website. Please don’t throw your electronic… Continue reading EPA’s Recycling Resources
GCycle – New website that helps you locate recycling locations near you
G4 (yes, the cable TV channel) has launched a website, called Gcycle, devoted to helping you find locations near you that will recycle electronics, batteries, computers, etc. Although there are already similar sites out there, they certainly aren’t as flashy. This one is totally done in Adobe Flash and is a little ‘jumpy’, but then… Continue reading GCycle – New website that helps you locate recycling locations near you
Touchless Recycling Bin
Healthy for both the earth, and your family! Toss recyclables into the separate bins of this hands-free recycling bin without touching a sticky, dirty lid or stepping on an awkward pedal. This new 60 Liter Recycle Touchless Trashcan NX model has two 30 liter separated compartments. One compartment for trash and one for recycle, or… Continue reading Touchless Recycling Bin
Costco Offers Electronics Recycling, Pays Members
Some great news for fans of the environment and Costco members. Costco has teamed up with GreenSight Technologies to offer its members the ability to trade-in/recycle electronics such as PCs, monitors, cameras, cell phones, and printers. Better still, this service is free and even better yet, if the product you’re returning has some value, you… Continue reading Costco Offers Electronics Recycling, Pays Members
e-Junk recycling still in its infancy
By Ellen Simon, The Associated Press NEW YORK — When Office Depot stores ran an electronics recycling drive last summer that accepted everything from cell phones to televisions, some stores were overwhelmed by the amount of e-trash they received. No current figures exist for how much e-junk is recycled, but people in the industry believe… Continue reading e-Junk recycling still in its infancy