Sell Your Broken Things on eBay to Turn Them Into Cash
Don't throw away your broken items -- turn them into cash by selling them on eBay! Here's how to go about it.
The iPhone SE Is a Huge Disappointment, Apple Thinks Old PCs Are Sad... [Tech News Digest]
Apple surprises no one with the iPhone SE, Apple thinks owning an old PC is "sad," Spotify boasts 30 million subscribers, Microsoft considers buying back digital games, and Liam is the robot that hates iPhones.
How 3 Popular Minimalism Projects Inspire You To Do More With Less
Frustrated with the demands and dictates of our consumerist culture, many people have opted out of it. They have embraced simpler lifestyles, even minimalist ones, to rediscover what makes them happy. Find your inspiration.
Is Clutter Consuming You? Organize Your Life With These Sites & Tips
Stuff. Stuff. Stuff. Our lives are consumed with stuff. It has to stop. It's time to clear out the house and the storage facility. It's time to improve your bank account too.
Apple Free Recycling Program Now Covers Every Retail Store Around The Globe
Apple just reiterated that it is committed to its green initiative and recycling. The company announced that every Apple retail store around the world will take back Apple products for recycling.
8 Ways You Can Still Use Your Old Windows XP Hardware
Microsoft is killing support for Windows XP this April. If you have a computer that runs Windows XP, you should seriously consider upgrading the operating system, or finding new uses for the computer's hardware.
Post-Holiday Cleanup: 5 Recycling Tips You Can Takeaway From The Web
How can you clean up the post-holiday mess without being wasteful? Here are some easy ways to repurpose your holiday mess in ways that will benefit someone else without extra cost to you.
7 Things You Can Do to Recycle Old Electronic Devices
We all have them in a drawer or on a shelf somewhere; outdated or broken electronic devices. Are they even good for anything now? Surprisingly, they can be quite valuable!
Apple Reuse And Recycling Program Launches Across Apple Stores In The U.K.
Apple has offered online trade-ins for long but this is the year they have opened up the in-store version of the program in the U.K. Now, you can exchange your old phone.
3 Creative Upcycling Ideas For Your Old Hard Drive
Care to get the most out of your old hard drive? Even if the drive is dead, there may be one more creative use left in it before submitting its remains for recycling. It is called upcycling! When you've re-used your old hardware in every conceivable way, it's usually time for it to leave its current form of existence and break it apart to create something new.
Cleaning The Fridge: 6 Recipe Websites Which Show You How To Cook With Leftovers
Surprisingly, the art of leftover cooking isn't new by any means. If you have ever been a college student, then this wasn't art…it was a lifestyle. From Shepherd's Pie to casseroles, many dishes can be wrapped around leftovers. Heck, quite a few were probably invented from leftovers, like fried rice. Can the good be made finger-licking better with some cooking chutzpah? Let's find out from these six websites with leftover recipes.
Don't Throw It Out Just Yet: 6 DIY Upcycling Websites That Show How to Repurpose Waste
I am sure if you saw the Great Pacific garbage patch, you would get an idea of the waste we throw out as a species. It is just one of the concentrations of plastic and waste debris out there. We always talk about recycling or reusing old stuff to protect the environment. It's probably easier to send away stuff so that it gets recycled. It's slightly more difficult to adapt a DIY approach and reuse old throwaways in a newer way.
Thou Shalt Consume: The Story of Consumer Electronics [Feature]
Every year, exhibitions around the world present new high tech devices; expensive toys that come with many promises. They aim to make our lives easier, more fun, super connected, and of course they are status symbols. Moreover, they are an electronic manifestation of the ideals that drive our society: bigger, better, faster, more. What is the purpose of driving the technological advancement? Does it help us create something that will last? Where are we going so fast? We don't know. Or do we?
Disposing Of An Old Laptop - What To Recycle, What To Keep
Laptops are a treasure trove of parts that can live more than one life. Whether they continue a life as spare part or become the subject of a DIY tech project, you can get a lot of extra value out of your old hardware. And at the very least you can give a broken laptop to a recycling facility that will recover valuable materials like gold, copper, aluminum, and many more. Curious to see which parts you can easily extract yourself and re-use in one way or the other?
Spring Cleaning 2013 Part Two: Kill Your E-Clutter With Four Simple Methods
Discarded desktop computers account for a large percentage of illegally disposed of e-waste. This situation occurred because as the mobile age displaced that of the PC. Rather than pitching your things away illegally, those looking to get rid of their stockpiled electronics this spring should consider four free options: recycling, donating, repurposing, or selling.
The Secret To Profitable Printing With Your Inkjet In Three Easy Steps
Ironically, while printer ink costs more than champagne, cost-savvy consumers can actually make money using their inkjet. It just takes three simple steps—none of which lead to jail. In addition to saving consumers' money, selling or donating rebuilt ink cartridges offers an environmentally friendly alternative to the rubbish bin. Also, aside from being inexpensive and eco-friendly, it can be profitable.
10 Great Geek Hacks: Repurpose Everyday Objects & Get The Most Out Of Your Electronics
If you're looking for a way to get the most out of old everyday objects that have become obsolete, like cassette tapes and CD's, or want to put everyday objects like binder clips, bread clips and ceramic bowls to good use, we've put together a list of 10 really cool geeky ideas to upcycle, hack and reuse things lying around your house. There is no end to the ways that you can put all your old gadgets and bits and pieces to good use.
Give Clothes Twice The Life: Buy Or Sell Fashion Items At Twice
Are you feeling the pinch of the recession, yet not willing to sacrifice your style too much? Well, there's a brand new site waiting to inspire you with the best quality second-hand clothes around. Twice is the hottest new thing in clothing sales and well worth checking out! The prices will astound you, but the quality will be no less than top-notch. And if you're looking to sell your clothes, Twice is also the place to go.
Get Free Stuff, Give Away Your Junk & Save The Planet The Freecycle Way
Freecycle is the world’s largest network of recyclers who, instead of throwing away, selling or otherwise disposing of their unwanted goods, give it away instead. It’s both an environmentally and pocket-friendly way of picking up things you want and getting rid of things you don’t, and it’s completely free to join and exchange goods. In addition being a great way to find bargains, it’s also a great way to rid your house of clutter that you no longer need.
6 DIY Tutorials & More If You Want To Design Your Own Laptop Or iPad Sleeves
Why should I make a laptop sleeve when I have the one that came with the device? Well, so do the thousands who bought the same device. But then you can very well go out and buy designed sleeves that are way cooler than the mass produced ones. I can’t argue for this one, except say that a DIY approach would give you the stamp of exclusivity, save you money, and allow you to free your creativity around your laptop or similar device.