{"id":2190,"date":"2014-03-06T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-03-06T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=2190"},"modified":"2025-06-26T16:07:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-26T20:07:17","slug":"green-computing-and-e-waste","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/energywise\/green-computing-and-e-waste\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Computing and E-Waste"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id2190_e9002b-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id2190_e9002b-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id2190_e9002b-1b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id2190_e9002b-1b > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and 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.kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b{align-self:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b{align-self:auto;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column2190_d70e68-2b inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2190_f243af-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2190_f243af-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2190_f243af-6a\"]{text-align:center;font-size:50px;line-height:72px;font-style:normal;color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2190_f243af-6a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2190_f243af-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2190_f243af-6a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2190_f243af-6a img.kb-inline-image, 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.kt-tabs-content-wrap > .kt-tabs-accordion-title.kt-tab-title-active .kt-tab-title{border-color:#296b64;color:#ffffff;background:#296b64;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-tabs-id2190_2058f7-52 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #296b64;border-right:3px solid #296b64;border-bottom:3px solid #296b64;border-left:3px solid #296b64;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-tabs-id2190_2058f7-52 > .kt-tabs-content-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-tab{border-top:3px solid #296b64;border-right:3px solid #296b64;border-bottom:3px solid #296b64;border-left:3px solid #296b64;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tabs alignnone um-UMTabsGreen\"><div class=\"kt-tabs-wrap kt-tabs-id2190_2058f7-52 kt-tabs-has-2-tabs kt-active-tab-1 kt-tabs-layout-tabs kt-tabs-tablet-layout-inherit kt-tabs-mobile-layout-accordion kt-tab-alignment-left kt-create-accordion\"><ul class=\"kt-tabs-title-list kb-tabs-list-columns kb-tab-title-columns-4\"><li id=\"tab-greencomputing\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-1 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-active\"><a href=\"#tab-greencomputing\" data-tab=\"1\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-1 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">Green Computing<\/span><\/a><\/li><li id=\"tab-e-waste\" class=\"kt-title-item kt-title-item-2 kt-tabs-svg-show-always kt-tabs-icon-side-right kt-tab-title-inactive\"><a href=\"#tab-e-waste\" data-tab=\"2\" class=\"kt-tab-title kt-tab-title-2 \"><span class=\"kt-title-text\">E-Waste<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"kt-tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-1 kt-inner-tab659bfd-b3\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>When Buying:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:328px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59 figure{max-width:328px;}.kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59 .image-is-svg, .kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59 .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2190_f3c7f2-59\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1.jpg\" alt=\"Computer, tablet, and phone\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-397450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1.jpg 857w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1-105x69.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1-317x207.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1-423x276.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1-634x414.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2014\/03\/computer-tablet-phone_0-1-846x553.jpg 846w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,857px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_187e99-3a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_187e99-3a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_187e99-3a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_187e99-3a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_187e99-3a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_187e99-3a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_2e0e5d-94 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_2e0e5d-94\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Reduce energy costs by purchasing an energy efficient computer or office equipment. It can save&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/energy.gov\/energysaver\/appliances-and-electronics\/energy-efficient-computers-home-office-equipment-and\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">up to 65% on energy costs<\/a>, depending on usage. Look for the ENERGY STAR label.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_049cec-26 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_049cec-26\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Consider purchasing a laptop instead of a desktop, which is less energy efficient.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_dfbda7-58 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_dfbda7-58\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Limit your purchase of electronic devises. By&nbsp;extending the life of your current devices for as long as possible, you can reduce the environmental cost of your electronics use.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Use:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_f0e939-5a:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_f0e939-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_f0e939-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_f0e939-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_f0e939-5a ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_f0e939-5a kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_8e67c1-24 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_8e67c1-24\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Use sleep mode and power management features on your computer to save money on your energy bill.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_e6e2ee-c2 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_e6e2ee-c2\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Unplug electronics or use a power strip and use the switch on the power strip to cut all power to the appliance, to avoid \u201cvampire\u201d loads when products are off.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_a7d30d-4f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_a7d30d-4f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Note that screen savers are not energy savers. Using a screen saver may in fact use more energy than not using one. Power down your computer or use sleep mode instead.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-tab kt-tab-inner-content kt-inner-tab-2 kt-inner-tab829d9f-29\"><div class=\"kt-tab-inner-content-inner\"><style>.kb-image2190_e48040-0b.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image2190_e48040-0b .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:209px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2190_e48040-0b.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image2190_e48040-0b .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image2190_e48040-0b figure{max-width:209px;}.kb-image2190_e48040-0b .image-is-svg, .kb-image2190_e48040-0b .image-is-svg img{width:100%;}.kb-image2190_e48040-0b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image2190_e48040-0b\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2017\/12\/ewaste2.jpg\" class=\"kb-advanced-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"244\" height=\"306\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2017\/12\/ewaste2.jpg\" alt=\"recycling can full of e-waste\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-397454\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2017\/12\/ewaste2.jpg 244w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2017\/12\/ewaste2-239x300.jpg 239w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/sustainability\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/162\/2017\/12\/ewaste2-105x132.jpg 105w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,244px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What it is:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_4f42a0-c7:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_4f42a0-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_4f42a0-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_4f42a0-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_4f42a0-c7 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_4f42a0-c7 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_182b61-42 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_182b61-42\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">E-waste is a popular name for electronic products nearing the end of their \u201cuseful life.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_0344bd-2e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_0344bd-2e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Examples of e-waste are: computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_d46860-5d .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_d46860-5d\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\">Products may contain hazardous substances such as&nbsp;lead, mercury, cadmium, lithium, brominated flame retardants, phosphorous coatings, and PVC plastics that create dioxins when burned.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reduce, Reuse, Recycle:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_af2ac6-29:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_af2ac6-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_af2ac6-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_af2ac6-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_af2ac6-29 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items2190_af2ac6-29 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_12d11f-7f .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_12d11f-7f\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Reduce<\/strong>&nbsp;your generation of e-waste through smart&nbsp;procurement&nbsp;and good maintenance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_ddfe36-ce .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_ddfe36-ce\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Reuse<\/strong>&nbsp;still functioning electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone who can still use it.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_36ebff-c8 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-2190_36ebff-c8\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_arrowRightCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\/><polyline points=\"12 16 16 12 12 8\"\/><line x1=\"8\" y1=\"12\" x2=\"16\" y2=\"12\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Recycle<\/strong>&nbsp;those products that cannot be repaired. In Maine, municipalities must ensure that their residents have a collection site or event that will take \u201ccovered electronic devices\u201d for recycling. Check with your local municipality.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dellreconnect.com\/#sort=byDistance&amp;address=04473&amp;radius=50\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dell Reconnect<\/a>&nbsp;is a partnership with Goodwill\u00ae that provides free and responsible computer recycling \u2212 of any brand and in any condition \u2212 at over 2,000 Goodwill locations throughout the United States. You can also recycle used electronics and appliances at any&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestbuy.com\/site\/clp\/recycling\/pcmcat149900050025.c?id=pcmcat149900050025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Buy<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2190_88a097-a1 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2190_88a097-a1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2190_88a097-a1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id400251_af04cd-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id400251_af04cd-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id400251_af04cd-c9 > 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