Computers aren’t the greenest of products. They’re little (or big) energy hogs and most are made with plenty of non-green materials. If you’ve got a computer you can keep it greener by doing the following…

Buy a laptop vs. a desk top computer: Desk top computers use a lot more energy and materials in general than laptops.
Look for the energy star label: Various computers, printers, and other computer related office equipment now wear the Energy Star label so don’t buy one without it.
Buy small: Only buy as much computer as you need. The smaller the better when it comes to eco-friendliness.
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E-cycling is just like it sounds; electronic recycling. That said, the term covers a broad area of recyclables, from cell phones to computers to televisions and more. If it’s an electronic, it’s cool to recycle it when its lifespan is over.

Following are some tips for how to e-cycle properly.
Before you recycle:

Decide if you really need to upgrade. Are you just bored with the cell you have? Maybe you can hold onto the item a little longer.
Can you fix your current electronic item if it’s broken?
If you really want a new something, and your old one is fine, donate your …read more