Another Solution for Old Electronics

by | Apr 9, 2009 | Miscellaneous | 0 comments

I’ve written in the past about how to dispose of old cell phones, TVs, and other electronics. A recent post on ChristianPF.com highlighted a program I hadn’t heard of before called Flipswap, which enables you to exchange an old cell phone or iPod for an...

Where Old TVs Go To Die

by | Mar 24, 2009 | Miscellaneous | 0 comments

It’s spring-cleaning time, and with television stations switching to digital signals many people are getting rid of old analog TV sets. However, a Chicago Tribune article noted that it’s not so easy. Many thrift stores are no longer accepting analog sets...

Money Down the Tube

by | Mar 9, 2009 | Spending | 0 comments

The average U.S. household now has three televisions, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. That’s one reason why electronic devices today consume 15 percent of the average home’s electricity–up from 5 percent in 1980. A Chicago Tribune...

What’s In Your Light Socket?

by | Jan 12, 2009 | Miscellaneous | 0 comments

Okay, so you’ve joined the green movement by switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs. But did you know that all CFLs are not created equal? While they all last longer than traditional light bulbs and use less energy, it turns out that there’s quite a...

Recycling is the Rage

by | Aug 8, 2008 | Miscellaneous | 0 comments

Recycling must be getting trendy because the number of places that accept various items for recycling seems to be growing. As reported on the blog Blueprint for Financial Prosperity, the office supply store Staples will accept old computers and TVs for $10 each. To...
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