SAP recycling module enables efficient processes at Panasonic Europe
Panasonic uses SAP recycling software to manage its e-waste recycling processes in Europe, in compliance with the European Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and other local regulations. The software helps Panasonic to ensure compliance and save costs through more accurate data. …
… “Panasonic uses SAP Recycling Administration to classify recyclable materials by type, weight, usage, destination, brand and category.
The software is tightly integrated with the enterprise resource planning (ERP) application SAP ERP to support countries with different and evolving compliance requirements, and to offer a central data repository to address regulatory requirements.
Panasonic is continuing to roll out the application throughout its European offices and is currently using it for 50 various compliance schemes.” …
Via SAP: Panasonic e-waste recycling.
e-Waste is a growing problem - one significant issue is that it is often taken to other nations for handling and improper or unsafe disposal.
North American electronic waste and provide support to nations in both Africa and Asia coping with e-waste imports ..."
l trash and improper disposal can leach toxic chemicals into the air and water. 
Terracycle reuses / recycles sall sorts of stuff such as juice boxes and turns them into bags and totes.
Along the lines of which is better for the environment - paper or plastic bags is the "which is better for the environment" paper or digital format for documents. Bet you are leaning towards digital --- I am.
CDs are a great way to store lots of data in a small place ... and take up much less space when tossed in the trash then VHS cartridge. Now you can easily recycle CDs and DVDs along with lots of other media at GreenDisk.
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Looking for a way to safely dispose of used computer hardware and help a non profit? Refurbished Computer Initiative may be just what you are looking for ... 
Molam International, based near Atlanta, Georgia, uses modern technology to safely recycle e-waste. They are a partner with Sony and Waste Management in their take back recycling program.
[Aug 15th, 2008] - "Samsung Electronics ... released three environmentally friendly handsets, using "green" materials for their exteriors and recycled ones inside."
" ....outer shell of the models -- the F268, released in China; the W510, for Korea; and the E200 Eco, for Europe -- is constructed of "bio-plastic" made from corn. Forty to 50 percent of all the plastic in the phone is bio-plastic,... phones' circuit boards lack brominated flame retardants and polyvinyl chlorides, both toxic plastic materials. ...All three will reach their intended markets next month."
" ... also developing micro fuel cells that would power handsets with hydrogen, and operates handset recycling programs for phones of all brands in Korea, China, the United States, and Canada. Materials from these phones are recycled as much as possible and reused in the manufacture of new phones, Samsung said."
Via: InfoWorld 
ATLANTA, June 24, 2008 - "... Home Depot(R), ... launching a national in-store, consumer compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb recycling program at all 1,973 The Home Depot locations. This free service is the first such offering made so widely available by a retailer in the United States... Home Depot Canada launched a CFL recycling program in November, 2007" 
aterial extracted from corns. ... Moreover, ...Samsung did not use any heavy metals, such as Lead, Mercury, and Cadmium, and applied water-soluble coating. "
Cell phones are a modern day wonder ... they can do some pretty neat things and make our lives easier ... but can be part of a toxic waste stream if not properly disposed.
Earth Day is coming - Sat Arpil 19th, 2008. 
the U.S. ... 
HP wants your old computers ...
HP's recycling service provides an easy way to recycle computer equipment, printing supplies, rechargeable batteries and other items." Many items are free of charge to recycle - other require a small fee. See their FAQs page for more info 
The personal computer, and its associated parts such as monitors, mice, keyboards and other peripherals, are everywhere. Many families have more than one and many families have the old ones in their basement or other storage areas.
