Thursday, February 05, 2009
Greening the PC: A presentation at the Center for Business at JCCC
I used these resources during the presentation. These links were good at the time of the post, but will likely degrade over time.
The introductory quiz, with answers, from the Sierra Club.
Searchable database of EnergyStar compliant computers.
Green computing from Treehugger
The Electronics Takeback Coalition is a clearinghouse for electronics recycling. Scroll down the home page to find the clickable map of responsible recyclers.
Techsoup, a technology resource for non-profits, gathers fresh links for computer refurbishers and donors on their site.
Computer Hope has some good information about battery recycling, and a comprehensive list of manufacturers providing recycling for their products. I couldn’t find a date on their site, so check links for timeliness.
Apple and Dell will recycle your old equipment regardless of brand when you buy new equipment from them.
Free Geek, in Portland, Oregon, has a constantly updated list of resources. They accept donations.
The EPA’s e-cycling site has pointers for both individuals and businesses.
eBay’s Rethink program connects donors, recyclers, and recipients of electronics.
A good guide to buying green when shopping for a computer at pc.com.
Ars Technica breaks down a custom-built, green PC component by component, from February 2008.
Drop the battery habit, and get a bag with embedded solar panels. Not cheap, but very high on the cool meter.
