
190 Green Computing
they can resell or donate working computers; reuse working hard disks;
safely extract and resell some hazardous chemicals, while safely disposing
of the others. So EPR not only shifts a burden off you, it creates the oppor-
tunity to make the highest possible reuse of potentially valuable parts of
electronic devices.
You can also donate products yourself. The National Christina Foun-
dation and the World Computer Exchange are two organizations that are
well regarded in this area.
• Responsible companies. Identify companies that are taking these steps.
Set a minimum standard; for instance, you can refuse to buy from com- ...