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- E-cycling is the practice of reusing, or distributing for reuse, electronic equipment and components rather than discarding them at the end of their life cycle. According to Gartner Group research, over four million computers will be replaced, worldwide, between 2004 and 2006.

Discarded electronics and electronic components (e-waste) are creating a serious problem because of toxic elements involved in their manufacture. In the vast majority of cases, discarded computers and other electronic devices, such as cell phones, are functional and could be passed on to another individual or organization. Often, even non-functioning devices can be refurbished and resold or donated. Organizations such as StRUT (Students Recycling Used Technology), the National Cristina Foundation, and the Resource Area for Teachers (RAFT) collect and refurbish donated computer equipment for redistribution to schools and charities around the world.

A number of initiatives, such as eBay's Rethink project, have arisen to promote e-cycling. Dell, IBM, Intel, and Hewlett-Packard are among the members of Rethink.

Learn more about E-waste and computer recycling

Data centers deal with e-waste: Data center managers must find a way to dump leftover electronic waste or e-waste, and many are turning to third-party waste management firms to do the dirty work for them.
National e-waste legislation to keep hardware costs lower: A congressional group studying e-waste could recommend national legislation that vendors say would cost data center managers little to nothing compared to state and local laws.
NextPhase wants your data center trash: NextPhase's new "asset recovery" services allow data center managers to easily -- and legally -- dispose of unwanted computer equipment.

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-	The StRUT site explains their program.
-	The RAFT Web site has more information.
-	EBay's Rethink pages offer practical advice.

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