FAQs – Get Paid Up To £12 To Recycle Toner Cartridges with GreenTech

Industrial Technology Research Institute, Taiwan has launched a new next generation erasable and re-useable e-Paper. This paper is being considered as an excellent replacement for the paper signs and posters which are produced daily in the millions.

The paper is known as i2R e-Paper that can be used 260 times, and needs no back light for printing. It can be produced in several colours. Re-printing is done by simply erasing the already written text by passing an electric current through it.

According to the researchers the mass production for the i2R paper will take two years. Then, we will be in a state to save few trees and environment. Until then, help environment by recycling your empty printer cartridges with GreenTech.

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Ricoh – A Japanese Company, for office solutions has proudly launched another green product “eco-boards”. Eco-boards are the billboards which form 100% of the energy by solar and wind power system. The billboard was unveiled in London, situated on the M4 motorway.

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The billboard is powered by 96 solar panels and five wind turbines. The billboard is first of its kind to use two natural sources for its energy production.

“Our ethos is to go beyond simply meeting regulatory requirements relating to sustainability by proactively promoting environmentally responsible practices in our own business and for our customers. The launch of the eco-board takes us one step further by reminding wider public audiences to act in a sustainable way and think beyond the obvious when it comes to protecting natural resources”. Said, Ricoh CEO, Steve Saito in a Press Release.

Ricoh has already installed similar boards in New York and Sydney.

Via: [treehugger]

I’m a big fan of Michael Bloch (he runs the handy Green Living Tips blog) and the tips and tools that he shows us to help you save electricity/CO2. My favourites tips are those that are quick and easy to implement – little or no effor from me means I’ll do it. The first such tool to catch my eye (and one that I have downloaded) is from the team at Granola who claim to offer just that with PC energy savings of 10-15% without much (or very little) reduction in PC speed and performance.

Michael says “A free software application that claims to take computer energy saving a step further is Granola. The makers of Granola says their software can reduce the energy consumption of PC up to 35% (NOTE: i could not see a figure of 35% in my research so am sticking with the 10-18% as described in the Granola Benchmarking report here); with no noticeable performance loss.  How does it do it? Granola dynamically and automatically adjusts the power consumed by your computer based on CPU (processor) demand. If you’re not doing anything really intensive, such as playing a game or running video, it basically just winds back the amount of electricity required by your PC”.

Michael found these results from his first fews hours of using the tool:

Granola energy savings report from Green Living Tips

There a several ‘paid’ services out there too but this free energy saving PC tool seems to be well worth a try.

We are always busy reading and researching the latest news and features to help you point you in the direction of the very best tips and guides to help you save money recycling and lots more money saving green ideas for you and your business. The main source for this particular story was from Michael Bloch from Green Living Tips.com – Green Living Tips is an online resource powered by renewable energy offering a wide variety of earth friendly tips, green guides, advice and environment related news to help consumers and business reduce costs, consumption and environmental impact .

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Recycle Toner Cartridges And Get Paid Up To £12 Each

You can recycle toner cartridges with GreenTech who have been running an inkjet and laser toner cartridge recycling scheme for the last 10 years  in the U.K.

GreenTech pay up to £12 for each empty toner cartridge and the GreenTech website tells you instantly what you will get paid plus they offer to pick-up from your U.K. address for free. They promise to send your bank transfer or cheque within 14 days of receiving and inspecting your cartridges. For full details of how to recycle printer cartridges with GreenTech visit http://www.gtrecycling.com/recycle

The Observer’s Green Power List is diverse, with names such as Jonathan Franzen (novelist), Michael Bloomberg (Mayor of New York), Evo Morales (politician) and even Arnie! With Canadian scientist David Suzuki – broadcaster, author and environmental activist – as number 1 on the list.

The list was announced to launch The Observer’s 2011 Ethical Awards, launched last week.

As technology advances and new models are launched many of us opt to trade up, leaving our old gadgets redundant. Getting rid of these gadgets with clear eco-conscious isn’t easy at all and most of our old gadgets end up in landfills.

By recycling these unwanted items we can help reduce electrical waste, provide those in need with cheaper access to technology or raise funds for good causes.

Here are few extraordinary ideas to recycle these gadgets.

The HDD Clock

For your convenience to try this at home yourself, we are giving you the procedure.

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Instructions:

First of all you need hard drive, clock mechanism and glue. Then (more…)

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Use of energy in massive data centres for cloud computing has been a big debatable issue ever since these data centres evolved and major cloud services vendors have been trying to figure out ways to reduce the carbon footprint of these large data storage facilities. However, a recent study by Microsoft suggests that enterprise clients can slash their IT carbon footprint by 30 to 90 percent by moving it to the cloud. (more…)

In a previous post, we featured 10 green gadgets for everyday usage. There are now hundreds of other products that are powered by the abundant energy of the Sun as the solar panels get cheaper. These products however, are still little expensive compared to the regular electric or mechanical ones, however, they not only save money in the long term but do good to our dear earth.

Following is a list of solar powered products for everyday use.

1. Solar Powered Security Light

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This solar powered security light uses a dedicated solar panel to charge a powerful LED floodlight. Set off by movement within a 10.67 metres, 180 degree detection field, it will provide a bright blaze of light to deter unwanted visitors. It also features a 5 metre cable linking the light to the solar panel and has easily adjustable daylight sensing and motion sensitivity controls. (more…)

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Recycling old gadgets and electrical items not only saves the environment but also help you save and in many cases earn some money. However, surgical gadgets have not been traditionally considered to be recyclable and safe. Researchers at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center are examining the legality and basic logistics of recycling pacemakers after they have been removed from a deceased person.

Pacemakers are used to correct a slow heart beat, which may be the result of a previous heart attack or old age. According to the researchers, one to two million people of the world die each year due to lack of access to pacemakers. Despite the very high demand and manufacturers reducing the cost, pacemakers still cost around US$800 (around £500), which is still more than the annual income of the average worker in underdeveloped countries. (more…)

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Back in July we told you about the resources where you can recycle your gadgets and get paid. Well, eBay Green is now accepting everything from old cell phones to tablets as part of their eco-friendly e-recycling program called Instant Sale. (more…)

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In an earlier post we told you about various examples where waste is being turned in to energy. Here’s another example of industrial waste being reused by other companies that find the waste useful. (more…)