Recyling E-Waste

Ebay partnered with Rethink, which is backed by Intel to deal with the growing problem of e-waste. 133,000 PCs  are junked every day, not to mention printers, cell phones, monitors, and other electronics. These items not only fill up our landfills, but they also contain hazardous materials like lead, chromium, and mercury. The Rethink website coordinates the recycling programs of many companies including computer manufacturers, retailers, cell phone companies, government agencies, environmental groups, and charities. All of these are linked from the Rethink website for your convenience. Ebay, of course, would like you to sell your old items on their site, but if you can’t, the Rethink website offers info on local drop-off options, trade-in programs, and ways to donate to local charities.

At last! This is an idea whose time has been long overdue. Spread the word and save our landfills!

Source: PCWorld.com