"Take-back"- Some manufacturers of computers are offering take-back programs (reuse incentives). This means that a computer can be returned to the manufacturer or a designated company for recycling, or donated to a charity for credit. There might be fees for sending your computer back to the manufacturer, but government entities are negotiating to make this a more affordable and user friendly system. Consolidation and recycling companies- Schools and businesses may have to call a company that charges a fee to take computers for recycling. Some companies are "Transporters/Consolidators". This means they will pick up your computers, take them for consolidation, and then transport the computers to another company that will do the actual recycling. Other companies are Recyclers, which means they break down the computers and recycle the useful parts.
Hopefully we can find a more efficient cost effective way to get the supplies we need! I am not sure recycling is the best way to do that, due to the fact that so much energy is needed to recycle! Good luck with your blog!
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ReplyDeleteand i didn't know you could take it back to be recycled more people should do this.
Do you know how expensive it would be to transport the computers/equipment to the recycling center? This is probably a way better alternative to just throwing your computer out. So much is being wasted that could probably be used for something else. Another way to recycle might be to give your old computer/equipment to a family that might not have one or be able to afford one...There are always upgrades and such to keep them as up-to-date as possible. Just a thought ;)
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