Computer Takeback and Recycling

Posted on June 10th, 2007 in computers and internet, environment, recycling by Thomas

Not only big companies like Dell and HP can offer and programs for computers. It is possible for small companies, too.

What makes the most sense?

If there is a local program in your community available it makes most sense to take the computer there instead of shipping computers across the country. Even if there is a fee, it is better to take it there. That’s why GreenMachineShop is honoring the receipt of the local .

If there is no local program, we’ll pay for shipping to get the computer to a qualified recycling organization.

3 Reasons why it is important to start out with a high quality and :

  • higher quality lasts longer
  • higher quality operates more stable, less crashes, etc.
  • a green computer is easier to recycle as there are less toxins in it

There are “different shades of green”. Read some of the earlier blog posts to find out the differences.


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Zero Carbon Initiative by Computer Maker

Posted on June 5th, 2007 in computers and internet, energy, environment, health and wellness by Thomas

Todd Woody of the Green Wombat blog reports that Dell announced today their .

Flowing with the “green word of the day”, in this case “” and “” is the easy step to take. Follow the flow, instead of being ahead or creating the flow.

Don’t get me wrong, I don’t think it is a bad thing to work on the “zero carbons”.

But, is it enough? Even close?

Computer and electronics manufacturing is usually a “dirty business”. Toxic and causing substances are used and released into the environment during the manufacturing process. Those very same substances are also left as residue on the components. They gas out while in your office or home.

Many people, especially those with can tell you what happens to them when they are exposed to a computer manufactured in this conventional way.

The toxic and carcinogenic substances are additionally a problem later, when the computer is decommissioned and needs to be recycled, dismantled, etc.

The commonly used flame retardant () is not regulated anywhere and has recently been linked to prostate cancer, obesity, and other diseases. See our other blog entries for more information.

If you feel tired after working all day with your computer, this is a combination of

  • from your computer, cell phone, etc. draining your body’s energy field
  • outgassing of toxic and [tag-tec]carcinogenic[tag-tec] substances. Your body has to spend energy to get rid of them. That’s energy you could spend on something else, like work, and if your work is not fun, on fun stuff.
  • noise. Constant background drains your energy level, too.
  • ergonomic problems. Non , wrong position of monitor, keyboard and mouse, create and deplete your body. A tense neck/shoulder area has caused many .

The technology to avoid or reduce those factors significantly, by 80%, 90%, 97%, has been around for many years.

To find out more about the toxins and cancer causing substances, how to get around noise and improve the ergonomics of your workstation setup, subscribe to our Free E-Class “Secrets of Healthier & Greener Computing”.


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