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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Nokia Plans to Develop Flexible Electronics; Extends Electronic Life Expectancy
Posted by: Brad Roderick
This is a video from treehugger.com about Nokia’s plan to develop flexible electronics. According to the treehugger.com article by Jaymi Heimbuch, “Nokia and the University of Cambridge Research Center have already made significant progress. It’s only a short matter of time before Nokia creates a cell phone that can bend to the curve of our back pockets without dialing our entire contacts list every time we shift in our seat. This will make cell phones all that much more durable, hopefully with cracked screens and shattered cases a thing of the past.”
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Recent Survey Estimates by 2020 E-waste could Fill Enough Dump Trucks to Circle Earth Twice
Posted by: Brad Roderick
David Lieberman recently posted an article on Usatoday.com discussing the results of a survey conducted by Retrevo, a consumer electronics website. The results of the survey conducted among 7,500 people online were very shocking.
According to the article, some of the highlights included that more than 60 percent of consumers do not recycle used electronics, and if this behavior continues , it is estimated that by 2020 there’ll be so much electronic rubbish that it could “fill enough dump trucks to circle the earth twice.”
Oct 04, 2010
Report: Electronic environmental problems ahead
The electronics revolution could soon create a serious environmental problem: More than 60% of consumers don’t recycle their used computers, printers, cell phones, and TV sets, consumer electronics website Retrevo found in a recent online survey of 7,500 people.
The site’s new Gadget Census Report estimates that by 2020 there’ll be so much electronic rubbish that it could “fill enough dump trucks to circle the earth twice.”
About one in four people said they haven’t recycled because they “didn’t get around to it.” Another 17% said they don’t know how to recycle their electronics — and 11% said recycling services weren’t available nearby. The remaining 7% said they just didn’t care.
But Retrevo found that responses varied by location. California, Minnesota, Maryland, and Oregon were the greenest states with 45% or more of respondants saying that they recycle. The states with the fewest recyclers were Alaska, Arkansas, and Georgia.
By David Lieberman
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Leading Brands Partner with RecycleBank to Promote America Recycles Day, While Two U.S. Representatives Introduce New E-Waste Legislation
Posted by: Brad Roderick
According to environmentalleader.com, two major events are happening in November, America Recycles Day and legislation introduced to stop U.S. recyclers from dumping electronic waste on developing countries.
According to the article, in order to promote America Recycles Day, “RecycleBank has partnered with name brands such as, Nature Made, Kashi, LeapFrog and Nestle Purina’s Friskies and Fancy Feast Gourmet Cat Food, which represent four of the major areas of recyclable materials — plastic, paper, electronics and metal.” Together they plan to launch several digital and social media initiatives aimed at educating and motivating consumers to recycle.
The second major event that the article highlights is the recent legislation drafted by U.S. Representatives Gene Green and Mike Thompson. The legislation is called the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act of 2010. They hope to stop U.S. “recyclers” from dumping electronic waste on developing countries.
The bill is supported by environmental groups as well as electronic manufacturers Apple, Dell, and Samsung.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Survey Finds 67 Percent of U.S. Green Consumers Have Maintained Level of Green Purchases Despite Economy
Posted by: Brad Roderick
According to an article from environmentalleader.com, a survey conducted by Harris Interactive on consumer purchasing decisions found that 67 percent of U.S. adults who consider themselves buyers of green products have maintained their level of green purchases.
Survey Finds Consumers Still Buying ‘Green’ Products
The article also states that 25 percent of U.S. adults have increased their green buying, while only eight percent said their green purchases had declined in 2010 as a result of the economy.
Another key finding showed that 62 percent of adults are either equally as likely or more likely to visit a business that focused on being green, regardless of distance or effort required.
The survey also revealed tips about how to verify green claims such as “environmentally friendly” or “organic.”
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Environmentally-Friendly Characteristics To Review When Buying or Leasing Electronics
Posted By: Brad Roderick
Earth911.com recently posted tips about what the green consumer should look for when buying or leasing electronics.
According to the article –
Review Green Purchasing Details:
When buying electronics, assess the overall environmental impact. Here are a couple of resources that may assist with market research:
- Northwest Product Stewardship Council Green Purchasing Content
- U.S. EPA: ENERGY STAR
Green Leasing Options:
If you desire electronics with the smallest environmental impact and intend to upgrade within a year, leasing electronics may be a better choice. Here are a few companies that provide leasing options:
- Apple
- Hewlett-Packard
- IBM
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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Earth911.com & Call2Recycle Team Up To Sponsor Battery Recycling Week
Posted By: Brad Roderick
According to earth911.com, Call2Recycle, which is a program for rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling in the U.S. and Canada, is asking consumers to search their homes and junk drawers for used rechargeable batteries and cell phones. They are also asking consumers to then bring them to any of Call2Recycle’s drop-off locations.
“We have collected more than 55 million pounds of rechargeable batteries since our program launched in 1996, but too many used batteries are still going to landfills.”- Carl Smith, president and CEO of Call2Recycle.
The organization will be collecting all across the U.S. and Canada this week hoping to complete their goal of 1 million pounds of recycled batteries. Please watch the video below to learn more about MyCall2Recycle and Battery Recycling Week.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Recycler Trade Magazine Reviews Grenk’s Case Study with UMB Bank
Posted by: Brad Roderick
Thank you to the Recycler Trade Magazine for highlighting information found in a recent press release, which shared the results of a sustainability case study by UMB Bank of Kansas City andInkCycle, a business with a green line of remanufactured ink and toner cartridges known as grenk.
The article particularly focused on how UMB Bank of Kansas City, with help from grenk, diverted 1,403 pounds of electronic waste from landfills, as well as decreasing its overall footprint in carbon emissions by 2 percent from 2007.
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Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Grenk Press Release Posted on Eco Dirt Environmental News: UMB Bank of Kansas City Diverts 1,403 Pounds of Electronic Waste From Landfills With grenk
Posted by: Brad Roderick
A recent press release, highlighting the results of a sustainability case study completed by UMB Bank of Kansas City in conjunction with InkCycle, a business with a green line of remanufactured ink and toner cartridges known as grenk, was posted on ecodirt.com.
The case study reviewed how UMB Bank of Kansas City diverted 1,403 pounds of electronic waste from landfills, as well as decreasing their overall footprint in carbon emissions by 2 percent from 2007.
Malenda Shahane, sustainability manager at UMB Bank, said that grenk was a huge help in creating a results-driven sustainability program. “Thanks to grenk, UMB Bank’s e-waste was reduced by 1,403 pounds from May to November 2009. The grenk cartridges have also saved an additional $8,508.32 from May to November 2009,” said Shahane.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
Mid-Missouri Recycling to hold E-Waste Collection Drop Off in Columbia, Missouri
Posted by: Brad Roderick
The city of Columbia, Missouri is helping to reduce e-waste by making recycling more convenient to residents. An article found in the Missourian reported that after a successful collection of electronic waste in May, Mid-Missouri Recycling will again be collecting e-waste on September 18th in Columbia.
According to Layli Terrill, waste minimization supervisor at the Solid Waste division, the city receives several calls from residents asking how to dispose of their e-waste, and since the city does not separate e-waste from other trash, the upcoming collection gives residents a convenient drop off location.
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Monday, September 13, 2010
UMB Bank of Kansas City Diverts 1,403 Pounds of Electronic Waste from Landfills After Implementing grenk, InkCycle’s Green Line of Remanufactured Ink &Toner Cartridges
Posted by: Brad Roderick
UMB Bank of Kansas City recently issued a sustainability case study in conjunction with InkCycle, a business with a green line of remanufactured ink and toner cartridges known as grenk. The case study reviewed how UMB Bank of Kansas City diverted 1,403 pounds of electronic waste from landfills.
Malenda Shahane, sustainability manager at UMB Bank, said that grenk was a huge help in creating a results-driven sustainability program. “Thanks to grenk, UMB Bank’s e-waste was reduced by 1,403 pounds from May to November 2009. The grenk cartridges have also saved an additional $8,508.32 from May to November 2009,” said Shahane.
