Toledo, OH
Do you have leftovers? Do you save leftovers? Do you discard leftovers?
I'm talking about leftover electronics. Computers, cell phones, pda's, printers, etc.
Did you know that there are many, many, many uses for all those outdated electronic gadgets? That they are still serviceable even though, to us, they are antiquated?
Here is what I do with my leftovers:
- Cell Phones - give them to your local senior center, women's shelter or victim assistance program. The phones are stripped of all information and made available for 911 use only. This can be a true lifesaver for those that need that level of communication but can't afford to purchase a phone.
- Computers - donate them to one of your local neighborhood shelters. This allows folks to become familiar with how to use a computer and helps them develop job skills.
- PDAs - Check with your local prosecutors office and find where the local center for women entering the job market is. These women can use these tools to keep track of employment interviews, appointments, etc.
- Printers - Any non-profit group can use these. They should be in working order and have the installation software with them.
We are all concerned about our Mother - Mother Earth that is. Please don't toss electronics in the trash to wind up in one of our landfills. The mercury that lives inside so many of these items is minute as a single item, but when there are multiples filling up the ground ... well, it just makes good sense to let someone else get some use out of them.
In the words of Kermit the Frog ... It's not easy being green.
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