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Green Computing
Season 7, Episode 18
Original air date: 03/14/2009
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Technology changes so quickly and we are forever updating our gadgets to keep up. Steve takes a look at a few options to be environmently responsible as we replace outdated technology with new. HP has been an eco responible company for quite some time now. They have their return and recycling program, in which you can return your old and used inkjet or laser toner cartridges back to HP at no cost to you. Many HP ink products already come with a return envelope already addressed and stamped in the box but if you need more you can go to HP's Return & Recycling Center webpage to request a recycling envelope. HP is now including a Eco Highlight label on all of their products that outlines information on Energy Star ratings and recycling options after you're done with the product.
Not to make too fine a point of it, but we are really making a mess of the world. One of the real frustrations I feel in my day to day job is the incredible waste cycle I am a contributing member of. 
E- waste is the dirty little secret of the high tech world. We are on a constant journey seeking out the latest and greatest; anything even remotely out of date is dropped as quickly as Christian Bale drop’s the “F” bomb.
There is one group who has taken on a big part of the responsibility of ensuring we reduce our impact on the environment from our serial overconsumption.
Free Geek is the brainchild of some very concerned environmentalists in Portland Oregon who felt that a dedicated network of concerned volunteers was just what the world needed to deal with the mounting problem of techno-waste.
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