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 Steve takes a look at a few options to be environmently responsible as we replace outdated technology with new.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.

Original Airdate: October 13, 2007

No one, not even Al Gore, is more concerned about the Environment thAn Steve Dotto! So when Steve heard that this week is “Waste reduction Week” in Canada, he dedicated the entire show to supporting that theme. Steve takes us to several web sites that explain the concept of being “Carbon Neutral” where you can calculate your impact on the environment and, more importantly, what you can do to offset that impact.

And if you’ve ever had a yen to open your own cyber café, Steve takes a look at a public computing system developed by Userful, a Calgary based company supplies economical and environmentally responsible solutions for public access to the internet.

One of the biggest environment problems is what to do with all those empty ink cartridges, and Steve takes a look at HP’s innovative ink and toner cartridge recycling program.

Other web sites looked at in this episode include:

Steve tries to make your next printer purchase easier with a Dotto Tech Printer Checklist and demonstrations of some great options. Why you’re better off staying with the original patented supplies from your printer manufacturer, then returning the spent ones for recycling. Handy websites, and cool options for your Laptop.

Waste Reduction Week

From October 18-24, it is Waste Reduction Week in Canada, so we thought it was perfect timing to give you a little information about how you can keep old computers and technological consumables, like ink cartridges, out of landfills. HP has launched a program called HP's Planet Partners, which is dedicated to reducing our environmental footprint, and is the only manufacturer in Canada that enables customers to return HP inkjet print cartridges free of charge for recycling! They also recycle hardware, even non-HP hardware, for simply the cost of shipping. When you are finished with old hardware, another excellent way to dispose of it is to reuse it, there is a program called Computers for Schools that will take your old hardware and turn it into a learning tool!