Thursday, November 6, 2008

Reduce e-waste with electronic recycling programs

Don't toss out your old iPods. Technology industry leaders joined forces with environmental organizations and the government to come up with e-waste solutions, called the Rethink Initiative.

Apple's recycling program is free, like others, and covers your iPod or any cell phone — regardless of the manufacturer. Best of all, it's a simple process...

> Fill out the form for a prepaid mailing label.
> Print the mailing label.
> Drop your phone or iPod off at the nearest post office.

Check out the iPod and cell phone recycle page and help reduce e-waste.

In addition to Apple's recycling program, other options include:

Basel Action Network (BAN)
Earth 911
International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER)
Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC)
Wireless... The New Recyclable