Computer equipment contains a variety of metals, plastics and other materials that can be recycled. As of 2011, 25 states have passed laws concerning the recycling of computers since some of these ...

Unintended consequences can be a byproduct of sweeping change. When Henry Ford invented the automobile, the world was transformed by its speed and convenience, but few people considered what millions ...

End-of-life computers are frequently exported out of developed countries to developing ones, and a significant portion end up being recycled through informal, or "backyard," operations. While official ...

SALT LAKE CITY -- Along with old pairs of skis, your Uncle Milton's bowling ball and the framed pictures of fruit from your failed attempt at "art," you may also have some old computers and ...

The computer industry is ramping up its campaign against electronic waste, a dangerous byproduct of technology’s relentless expansion. HP and Dell Inc., which together sell more than half the ...

Starting a computer recycling business typically involves conducting a market analysis, writing a business plan and advertising your services in your community. Using the resources provided by the ...

Electronics are all around us – in our pockets and on our desks. Now they’re in our trash. And while the number of electronic devices on store shelves (specifically personal computers) is increasing, ...

The computer industry is ramping up its campaign against electronic waste, a dangerous byproduct of technology's relentless expansion. HP and Dell Inc., which together sell more than half the ...

SEATTLE - If Santa left you a new computer or laptop under the tree, you may be looking for a good way to get rid of your old one. Fortunately, the state's largest non-profit computer refurbishing ...