We all know technology changes by the minute. Current trends allow us to see the best options on the market, but we don’t necessarily think about what happens with our technology when it stops working and we’re finished with it. To take steps towards a more environmentally cautious lifestyle, think about these ways to recycle your devices next time you’re in need of something new.
First– Consider the Refurbished Option
When shopping for a new technological device, first consider a refurbished or used option. This helps in the recycling process, and reduces your footprint.
Trade-In Programs
Think about trading in your current device for a better option. Trading in and giving your device to the tech company can help you get a better value towards your new device, and helps from keeping the phone sitting in a drawer. The company can they choose to fix and resell, or dispose of it properly. Best Buy offers a service like this.
Upcyling or Repurposing through a DIY Project
A lot of people still have prehistoric desktops lying around in the attic or the basement. If you’re a creative person, there are tons of Do It Yourself projects that can show you how to turn your eyesore of old technology into a creative project. If you’re not a creative, leaving an old phone around the house or the office with a charge can act as a calculator, note taker, and assist with many other functions.
Consider a Charity Program
Cell Phones for Soldiers is a Nonprofit that gives soldiers a free way to call home. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence partners with Cellular Recycler to recycle and sell refurbished phones. All of the proceeds go towards ending domestic violence.
Technology that can be recycled/donated is not limited to cell phones and computers. Think about vacuums, air conditioners, TVs, batteries, mouses, keyboards, desktops, old house phones and beyond.
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