We’ve all become very familiar with the idea of recycling paper, glass and aluminum products and expect to see those blue or green bins for our recyclable trash around the office or at school. What we often fail to do is open our eyes to the many other products that can and should be recycled for reuse. It’s easy to neglect your responsibility to practice sustainable product usage habits by falling into the mindset of “my contribution is so insignificant, why waste my time.” Unfortunately, because most of us think this way, we have a real problem. Next time you’re throwing something away, consider the ways it could be recycled.The improper disposal of electronic products is causing serious environmental and health hazards in many underdeveloped countries where this trash is sent. Next time you are ready to get rid of an old computer, TV, or batteries, look online for ways to more effectively dispose of your unwanted items. Green Electronics and Earth 911 help you locate potential buyers of old electronics as well as recycling centers in your area, so these items don’t end up in a landfill seeping cadmium into the soil. (more…)