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A Step By Step Manual to Sell Your Old Laptop an Earn Big Bucks In Return.- authorSTREAM Presentation

The CHOOSE TO RE-USE partnership provides an alternative to the e-Cycle Washington program for reusable or refurbishable laptops and computers. It is available for households, non-profits, school districts, small governments and for-profit organizations with fewer than 50 employees. We urge you to consider submitting your old computers and laptops to the CHOOSE TO RE-USE partnership in order for them to be considered for the best possible form of recycling: Reuse!

Dell is expanding its consumer electronics recycling program with Goodwill and its own tech trade-in operation, while the M&K Recovery Group says it harvested 15 percent more copperware from computer gear than it did in 2007. The companies detailed their latest activities on the e-cycling front in separate announcements yesterday. Such growth is welcome news in the drive to better manage tech waste. The U.S. is awash in used, broken and old consumer electronics -- from cell phones and laptops to televisions and sophisticated entertainment systems. The number of programs to recycle goods is increasing, but those efforts have yet to check the flow of gear that's discarded every day. Dell is expanding its consumer electronics recycling program with Goodwill and its own tech trade-in operation, while the M&K Recovery Group says it harvested 15 percent more copperware from computer gear than it did in 2007. The companies detailed their latest activities on the e-cycling front in separate announcements yesterday. Such growth is welcome news in the drive to better manage tech waste. The U.S. is awash in used, broken and old consumer electronics -- from cell phones and laptops to televisions and sophisticated entertainment systems. The number of programs to recycle goods is increasing, but those efforts have yet to check the flow of gear that's discarded every day.

Oregon and Washington have collected almost 5 million pounds of electronic waste since their free recycling programs went into effect in January. The free recycling applies to TVs, monitors and computers, both desktops and laptops. Oregon reported about 1.5 million pounds collected in January, ahead of the 12.2 million pounds projected for the year. Washington said residents brought in slightly less than 3.3 million pounds, establishing a pace that would far exceed the state's projection of 25 million pounds for 2009. Officials, however, expect the pace to taper off a bit. People appeared to stockpile a large amount of electronics while waiting for the program to start Jan. 1. "Our recyclers told us they were just inundated at first," said Kathy Kiwala, manager of Oregon's electronics program for the Department of Environmental Quality. "The activity continues to be strong but not like it was the first two weeks," she said. Oregon and Washington have collected almost 5 million pounds of electronic waste since their free recycling programs went into effect in January. The free recycling applies to TVs, monitors and computers, both desktops and laptops. Oregon reported about 1.5 million pounds collected in January, ahead of the 12.2 million pounds projected for the year. Washington said residents brought in slightly less than 3.3 million pounds, establishing a pace that would far exceed the state's projection of 25 million pounds for 2009. Officials, however, expect the pace to taper off a bit. People appeared to stockpile a large amount of electronics while waiting for the program to start Jan. 1. "Our recyclers told us they were just inundated at first," said Kathy Kiwala, manager of Oregon's electronics program for the Department of Environmental Quality. "The activity continues to be strong but not like it was the first two weeks," she said.

While many people opt for new electronic products, a growing number of consumers are choosing to buy refurbished laptops and computers. There are some important factors and tips to consider before buying any equipment, whether it is new or refurbished. Read on, we are sharing some tips for buying refurbished electronics. Plus, how buying refurbished laptops and computers can help you save money.

Buying new gadgets could be a tough dream for most of us. The reason is the sky-high cost. But things are changing. Customers and businesses in the Middle East and UAE have found a new way to fulfill their requirements. The rise of the market for refurbished products has brought a new opportunity for businesses and consumers.

SPOKANE -- If you have old electronics collecting dust at home there's a free and green way in Washington now to get rid of all that unwanted clutter. Many of the electronics people use on a daily basis contain lead and mercury making it harmful to just toss them into a landfill. That's why a new state law requires makers of televisions, computers, laptops, and monitors to provide free e-cycling facilities.

If you've been waiting forever to unload that old TV or computer, Jan. 1 is your lucky day. A new state law requires electronics manufacturers to start safely recycling four of the most-discarded items, with no charge to consumers. Washington's law is the first in the nation to require electronics producers to pay for the whole process. But, please, don't everyone haul your used computers, monitors, laptops and TVs to the recycling center the first week of January, industry and government officials are pleading. They fear a glut of electronic waste clogging the system just as it gets off the ground.

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.

With the introduction of new technology, the market has gradually increased the productivity and efficiency, which ultimately helps in improving the business. But with the growing inclination towards new technology, the problem of e-waste is increasing. Keeping the electronics assets away from landfill is a major challenge. Here is the point where Veracity World can help you with an organised IT asset management ITAD service.

Starting January 1, 2009, free year-round recycling of computers, monitors, laptops and TV's will be provided to households, small businesses, school districts and charities at authorized collection sites.

With the processing of new electronic devices, the e-waste also increases in the city, hence the concept of reuse of used electronics help in the reduction of e-waste. And perhaps this is one of the ways by which smart city initiatives can be executed. Know how Veracity World is one such company in Dubai, providing smart waste management services.

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!