Did You Get A New Computer, Why Not Recycle The Old One? by Bonnie Archer
If you were fortunate enough to get a new computer, VCR, or television, you may be left with the delimma of what to do with the old one. A1-Computers encourages people to recycle their old electronics rather than throwing them away in the landfill. Did you know that many of the components can be... To find out how you can recycle your computers and other electronics in Ohio check out this web-site of the Ohio DNR: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/recycling/locations/results.asp You will find hundreds of recycling facilities and collection programs serving Ohio residents.

Wait - Don't Throw Away Your Used Ink Cartridge by Ann Woods
Don’t toss away your empty ink cartridge in the trash bin. Just think about the many possibilities that can help you save not only in dollars, but also prevent the environment from getting polluted. One, you have an option of inkjet cartridge refill. ... Recycling basically aims at reducing the waste we create from things such as plastics and chemicals. ... Though everyone today is awakening to the need to recycle, sometimes such small things happen to be overlooked. ... Simply recycle them with the rest of your plastics in the normal recycling bin at home.

Toner Cartridges, Can We Recycle Better? by Bill Tucker
Printer Toner Cartridges create over 1.9 billion pounds of non-biodegradable waste. But when you buy a recycled toner cartridge you are helping save the planet, right? Well, yes and no. Certain popular cartridges are still being thrown into the landfills. ... Then I came across a company that helps you start a fund raiser by recycling toner cartridges and cell phones. ... Here is a way we can make recycling toner cartridges better. ... We can do better at recycling toner cartridges and lowering the amount of non-biodegradable waste that goes into our landfills.

Enjoy Cost Savings and Waste Prevention with Recyclable or Reusable Office Supplies by Christy Berger
The next time you go to buy office supplies, you should really have a few more things on your mind than price. Printer cartridges, while useful, contribute massively to the world’s waste problems, leading to pollution and the overfilling of landfills. ... Doing so gives you greater access to recycling centers and the ability to reuse cartridges. ... This can be done by disposing of the cartridge at an approved recycling station. ... Essentially, the largest benefit of recycling is that it allows for the reuse of certain parts of the cartridge, so as to limit the waste produced.

Make the World a Better Place with your Empty Ink Cartridges by John Sollars
Did you know that your empty ink cartridge can help you earn some money or fund your favorite charity simply by not throwing it away! Very often we do not know what to do with the empty cartridges and they invariably find their way to the trashcan. Given these cartridges are made of plastic,... If you would rather not refill the cartridges yourself, they can be bought from another supplier but here is a list of things you want to keep in mind while doing that. ... Some institutions generate money by recycling cartridges Oxfam for example can help raise money from empty ink cartridges.

Cheap Jet Ink Cartridges - What You Need To Know by Oliver Turner
There are a few things to consider before you purchase cheap jet ink cartridges. Cheap jet ink cartridges may be bought from online dealers on the internet. Cheap jet ink cartridges mainly come in two forms – remanufactured cartridges and compatible cartridges. ... Once the recycling process is complete, the remanufactured cartridges are put up for sale. ... Online sellers are able to give discounts because they don’t have to spend money on retail store expenses such as rent and electricity or paying the salesperson at the store.

New Printing Method to Save Ink and Trees by Sybren Bakker
You might say that it looks very promising when we learn about the announcement of the GreenPrint software. being a new printing method that lets you use less ink and less paper, and as a result saving a lot of trees when this software would be used by many printer owners and small and large... In case you're interested, here's info about ink cartridge recycling . ... It also provides an easy way to re-use paper already printed on one side before recycling it. ... The home edition enables you to select and remove unnecessary documents and files.

Techniques To Properly Clean A Hard Drive by Cedric H. Dirose
Knowing when, and how, to clean a hard drive is important for every computer owner. It is important for every owner of a computer to know when it is appropriate to wipe the data off the hard drive and start again from scratch. While the computer hardware and software on the market today is... Many communities have recycling programs in place for computer equipment, and if your neighborhood has such a program you may want to dispose of the failed hard drive that way. ... When you consider that many of us use our personal computers for such sensitive things as banking, shopping and...

5 Things to Do With An Old PC by Gary Hendricks
1. Donate It One of the best things to do with an old PC? Donate it to your local charity. There are many, many families out there who do not have the luxury of owning even a basic computer system. Do your part to help them get into the world of computers. ... Both sites are non-profit organizations and have compiled a comprehensive body of information to promote computer recycling and reuse. ... Things like the monitor, sound card, hard drive, LAN cards, CD and DVD drives and sometimes even computer memory can be re-used.

A Discount Toner Cartridge is Better Than Ever and You Will Save 50% or More by Larry Andrew
Having used discount toner cartridges for twenty years, there have been a lot of changes in the toner cartridge market. The market today is approximately a twenty billion dollar business. The savings today are significant. The quality of the discount cartridges is unsurpassed. ... The basic recycling method consisted of drilling a hole in the cartridge and refilling it with toner. ... However, things have changed significantly. ... If a cartridge is remanufactured, any parts that do not meet their standards are replaced.