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The use of electronic gadgets is deeply rooted in our day to day life style. We use it for almost every small work. But one must be aware of the fact that if not utilized properly we will be left with nothing, not even good technology. Focus must be on optimum usage of these resources by opting for recycling methods.

Every day millions of consumers across the globe flood the online and offline electronic markets to buy the newly launched products. But what about the previously used gadgets and appliances piling up in your attic? Instead of storing the e-waste in the house or disposing of it in a landfill, the best and safest way is to resell it to an authentic recycling center. This action would also put some extra money in your pocket. Here's where to go to get the best possible price for your used IT and electronic assets.

Collective concern from businesses, municipalities, environmentalists and manufacturers over the hazards of e-waste has led to a search for ways to reduce its environmental impact. With a greater need for programs that handle collection and disposal of used electronics products in a way that is safest for the environment, product stewardship is emerging as a viable and cost-efficient strategy for doing so, placing the responsibility for a product's proper disposal on the shoulders of the company that makes or sells the product, or even upon the purchaser. The concept can be applied to a range of products, from paints and prescription medication to batteries and computers. Written by Carl Smith, CEO of the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation, 7/22/09.

Are you are in need of liquidating your old corporate IT equipment including networking and telecom hardware, servers, PC's, laptops, and phones systems? Then, you have landed at the right place. When it comes to IT and electronic asset liquidation, Veracity World handles more than just about any other company in the UAE. The company deals with businesses of all sizes, government agencies, schools, corporate companies and financial institutions. It offers the maximum value for your retired or excess IT and electronics assets when exercising an IT asset liquidation strategy. Find out how easy it is to liquidate your excess IT and electronic equipment with Veracity World!

South Korea's Samsung Electronics has said it will invest $4.3B (£2.6B) as part of an initiative to develop new energy-efficient products and halve carbon emissions from its factories by 2013. The consumer electronics giant today unveiled its Eco-Management 2013 plan, under which it will spend $2.5B on improving the energy efficiency of its products -- including TVs, refrigerators and air conditioning systems -- with a goal of delivering the highest levels of efficiency in the consumer electronics industry. Under the plan, standby power consumption on many products will also be halved from 1W to just half a watt, while the company has said it will work to identify new recyclable and organic materials that could be used in the manufacture of consumer products such as laptops and mobile phones. Meanwhile, $1.8B will be invested in halving greenhouse gas emissions from Samsung manufacturing plants. Article by Yvonne Chan, Greener Computing, 7/20/09.

IT companies bring technological advancement at a great pace. With the growing technology, various issues like global warming, carbon emissions etc are affecting the environment and cause serious harm to human health. In order to implement energy efficient technology, green computing comes into picture. Know how IT Companies can contribute towards the green computing movement.

Without the right partner, computers and electronic assets disposal can be a risky endeavour. That in mind, the need for a holistic ITAD management is important. Regardless of the size or industry of your business, you need a defined process and secure procedures for disposing of your obsolete IT assets. To help your business minimize risk, maximize the value of IT assets, and demonstrate environmental responsibility, Veracity World has listed out some of the holistic solutions for IT asset disposition. Let's take a look at these solutions and save the environment from landfills, pollution and hazardous chemicals from e-waste.

PR: GreenCitizen, Inc., a green recycling company for end-of-life computers and electronics, today announced its expansion from Silicon Valley and San Francisco to Burlingame with the grand opening of its third educational and drop-off center in the San Francisco Bay area on December 22, 2008. (

Finding a trustworthy and expert resource for handling your IT and electronics work is always a pain. There are certain issues to be dealt with, like quality, time and most importantly security. At Veracity World all your security-related concerns are well addressed. Their team of expert technicians makes sure that the electronic repairing work is carried out with the best approach and on time delivery.

The results of the Green Electronics Survey 2008. As companies have made increasingly stronger commitments to eliminate toxic chemicals, increase their products' energy efficiency and improve their recycling efforts by embracing financial responsibility for their electronic waste, Greenpeace has sought to comprehensively assess the state of green products coming into the global marketplace, looking even beyond its initial criteria in the Guide to Greener Electronics .

The results of the Green Electronics Survey 2008. As companies have made increasingly stronger commitments to eliminate toxic chemicals, increase their products' energy efficiency and improve their recycling efforts by embracing financial responsibility for their electronic waste, Greenpeace has sought to comprehensively assess the state of green products coming into the global marketplace, looking even beyond its initial criteria in the Guide to Greener Electronics.

A comprehensive free information resource for large and small companies seeking to align environmental business practices with business success. Greener Computing reports on green IT, virtualization, e-waste, technology and the environment.

Millions of laptops, computers, and mobile phones are discarded in UAE each year. The most active involvement regarding proper e-waste disposal in the middle east region is found in UAE. Currently, the country is working on developing e-waste regulations and legislation for sound e-waste management. Find out more in this article.