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Go green by recycling your tech with uBid

by Iyaz Akhtar on Sep 29, 2009 at 08:10 AM

If you’re looking to get rid of some of your gear, you can check out this excellent Gadgetell Guide on how to stay on the bleeding edge of tech.  If you’re feeling a different type of green, you can also recycle your gear.  There is a new program called “The… Continue Reading »

NextWorth introduces new recycling service for cell phones

by Sue Walsh on Aug 11, 2009 at 05:22 PM

Today NextWorth introduced its new cell phone trade in service.  The company, which specializes in trade in and recycling programs for electronics, will now accept cell phones from every carrier and manufacturer.  Simply go to their site, search for your device in their database, provide the requested information about condition… Continue Reading »

Sony celebrates Earth Day with more recycling

by Shawn Ingram on Apr 22, 2009 at 11:17 AM

For the past year or so gadget companies have been trying to go green.  They’ve released products made of more recyclable materials, started taking back old gadgets, and recycling those old gadgets.  And of all days of the year, it makes sense to announced expanded efforts in recycling on Earth… Continue Reading »

Sony goes greener: Revises DVD packaging

by Iyaz Akhtar on Mar 23, 2009 at 05:14 PM

Starting with “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” Sony will be going more green with its DVD and Blu-ray packaging.  The packaging for the home video version of “Paul Blart” will use only 80% of the plastic that is currently used.  Recycled paper will be used for the box art.  Even the… Continue Reading »

5 things to do with an old computer

by Iyaz Akhtar on Mar 14, 2009 at 09:42 AM

If you’re like me, you probably have an old PC (or two) laying around.  It’s a box you think you’ll do something with.  Maybe you’ll take the plunge and put that PC in a new case like a toaster or something.  Perhaps you are unsatisfied by using that large tower… Continue Reading »

Sony rewarding folks for recycling e-waste in California

by Iyaz Akhtar on Mar 13, 2009 at 04:20 PM

At Gadgetell, we’re big into helping out the planet.  In Mountain View, California, Sony is running a recycling event. They will be accepting electronics from any brand (not just Sony stuff) on March 28th, 9AM to 4PM at the Shoreline Amphitheater.  Not only will they be accepting your junky old… Continue Reading »

Recycle your electronics at any Best Buy in the U.S.

by Iyaz Akhtar on Feb 18, 2009 at 03:13 PM

We, here at Gadgetell, are fans of the planet.  After all, what fun are electronic toys without a place to stay? Best Buy’s electronics recycling program is now available at every Best Buy location.  Best Buy says they will recycle your electronics safely.  Inside many of our favorite products are… Continue Reading »

Fresno recycles almost 200,000 pounds of e-waste

by Heather Wood on Jan 13, 2009 at 11:20 PM

Do you consider yourself an environmentally conscious person?  Do you recycle your paper, aluminum, cardboard?  That’s all well and good, but what about your electronic waste?  Last week, Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) and KSEE-TV, Central Valley’s News Station and Fresno, California NBC affiliate organized a free electronic waste recycling program… Continue Reading »

NYC’s Tekserve offering incentives to recycle

by Shawn Ingram on Jan 3, 2009 at 10:20 PM

There’s a lot of ways to recycle electronics now, mostly through companies such as Apple, Dell, Toshiba, HP and others,  Do you know if they are recycling them?  Tekserve, the largest independent Apple store in New York City (and New York State as well), is teaming with Lower East Side… Continue Reading »

South American inner tubes defend your gadgets

by JG Mason on Nov 11, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Yes, right now, South America is buzzing with trucks delivering goods.  All these trucks are hoping to blow a tire as soon as possible, so they pour on the miles and take the bumpiest route all in an effort to protect your iPhone, laptop and other gadgetry.  OK, so the… Continue Reading »

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