MyGreenElectronics

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myGreenElectronicsis a public service provided to consumers. It is an online portal for consumers to recycle or reuse their electronics products once they have reached end-of-life. myGreenElectronics does not specifically endorse any one company or business practice, and is meant to be an objective resource for consumers. There are no advertisments on myGreenElectronics. myGreenElectronics was designed to empower consumers to make what some people consider "responsible choices" throughout their products’ life cycle (purchasing, use, reuse, and recycling).

The amount of e-waste in the American waste stream is growing at a steady rate. It is estimated that millions of tons of e-waste are generated every year ^[1].

There are two main ways that consumers use myGreenElectronics.

1. It allows consumers to identify "green products". The green product database includes various items such as baby monitors, cell phones, plasma TVs and eco-friendly accessories.
2. It gives consumers the opportunity to find an electronics recycler in their area using the zip-code search on the front page of myGreenElectronics.

Aside from the functional uses of myGreenElectronics, this online consumer resource educates the public on how to "reduce" their energy usage and "rethink" the way they consume electronics products. In order to "reduce" the amount of electricity consumer's products consume, myGreenElectronics advises that consumers look for the Energy Star logo on the products that they buy. A comprehensive list of advice and recommendations are available in the "Reduce" section of myGreenElectronics.

myGreenElectronics also encourages consumers to "rethink" ways in which they can make smarter, more environmentally-friendly choices when purchasing electronics products. A list of FAQs is available in the "Rethink" section of myGreenElectronics

There are some entities in the United States and abroad that raise serious concerns about electronics recycling. Some groups are concerned that the workers who do the actual recycling are exposed to toxic that can be harmful to their health ^[2]. MyGreenElectronics represents a consumer-driven voluntary approach to recycling. Some people believe that the government should do more to compel consumers to pay for an advance fee for the future recycling cost of their product ^[3]. Others believe that manufacturers of electronics should take full responsibility for the recycling or disposal of their products. ^[4]

1. Going Green With Your Computer - March 5th, 2007 WCCO.com
2. Consumers Opting for Eco-Friendly Computers February 21st, 2007 ABC News