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New Life for Old Electronic Gadgets

YouRenew.com buys used electronic gadgets for recycling and, in some cases, for resale…

EPA Administrator to Speak at INTERPOL Meeting on E-Waste

electronic waste is a growing international problem that poses environmental and health risks, especially in developing countries in Africa and in Asia…

The Digital Television Transition: Don’t Kick Your TV to the Curb – eCycle Instead

Last year Americans disposed of more than 20 million TVs, which represents a lost opportunity to conserve natural resources such as copper and iron…

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Learn More About E-waste

What is E-waste: most discarded computers are dumped in landfills or incinerated.  Incineration of electronic waste, or e-waste, releases heavy metals and dioxin into the atmosphere.  These metals can leach into the soil and groundwater. Exposure to them has been shown to cause a range of injuries, including abnormal brain development in children, nerve damage, disruption of the endocrine system, and damage to various organs…
 
Why Recycle Electronics: there are many reasons to recycle electronics .  These reasons include security for your identity and personal information, pollution and environmental concerns, as well as resource management…
 
Where you Can Recycle Electronics: reuse is always preferred for newer, working equipment as the first option for used electronic equipment.  Check here for many national retailers who offer in-store programs and manufactures that have mail-in programs…
 
Facts About E-waste: recent facts and figures about e-waste and its affects on the environement and to human health.

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DOE National Laboratory Releases Annual Accomplishments Report

NETL Highlights Research Successes of the Past Year and Century…

Secretary Chu Announces U.S. Centers for U.S.-China Clean Energy Research

The U.S.-China Clean Energy Research Center will help accelerate the development and deployment of clean vehicle and clean coal technologies here at home…

Projects To Develop Novel Monitoring Networks for Advanced Power Systems Selected

Five projects that will develop technologically sophisticated monitoring networks for advanced fossil energy power systems…

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Utility Solar Assessment Study (pdf)

American utilities can reach 10% solar by 2025 (June 2008)

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