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Electronics Recycling 101: Tips to Repurpose Old Electronics

04/27/2010
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    Most folks think that when electronics break or become outdated, the only option is to toss them in the trash or recycle them. But on the contrary, there are a number of ways to transform dysfunctional technology into new, usable products. Read on for ways torepurpose old or broken electronic equipment -- after all, reusing is even more earth-friendly than recycling!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/electronics-recycling-101-tips-to-repurpose-old-electronics/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    Most folks think that when electronics break or become outdated, the only option is to toss them in the trash or recycle them. But on the contrary, there are a number of ways to transform dysfunctional technology into new, usable products. Read on for ways torepurpose old or broken electronic equipment -- after all, reusing is even more earth-friendly than recycling!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/electronics-recycling-101-tips-to-repurpose-old-electronics/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    Most folks think that when electronics break or become outdated, the only option is to toss them in the trash or recycle them. But on the contrary, there are a number of ways to transform dysfunctional technology into new, usable products. Read on for ways torepurpose old or broken electronic equipment -- after all, reusing is even more earth-friendly than recycling!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/electronics-recycling-101-tips-to-repurpose-old-electronics/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    Most folks think that when electronics break or become outdated, the only option is to toss them in the trash or recycle them. But on the contrary, there are a number of ways to transform dysfunctional technology into new, usable products. Read on for ways torepurpose old or broken electronic equipment -- after all, reusing is even more earth-friendly than recycling!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/electronics-recycling-101-tips-to-repurpose-old-electronics/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Repurposing Old Electronics
    Most folks think that when electronics break or become outdated, the only option is to toss them in the trash or recycle them. But on the contrary, there are a number of ways to transform dysfunctional technology into new, usable products. Read on for ways torepurpose old or broken electronic equipment -- after all, reusing is even more earth-friendly than recycling!...<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/electronics-recycling-101-tips-to-repurpose-old-electronics/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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Most folks think that when electronics break or become outdated, the only option is to toss them in the trash or recycle them. But on the contrary, there are a number of ways to transform dysfunctional technology into new, usable products. Read on for ways torepurpose old or broken electronic equipment -- after all, reusing is even more earth-friendly than recycling!...

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