Archive for the ‘Technology Recycling Contests’ Category

Technology Contest #4:Technology Reenvisioned

Friday, November 9th, 2007

As one who builds and manages websites for clients, I am at home with many web technologies. These I respect for their role in enhancing communication.
Beyond the internet, where I work, there are simply so many other applications of existing technologies I barely understand. Yesterday I read about an example of one of these that [...]

Technology Recycling Contest #3: Pick Your Issue and Drive it Home

Monday, October 15th, 2007

I find I am concerned enough to write about a number of environmental issues (making home/office greener, harvesting rainwater, and finding safe disposal options for fluorescent lightbulbs, for example), but perhaps NOT concerned enough to actually do more than blog about them, run occasional technology recycling contests, and write letters to my elected [...]

Technology Recycling Contest #2: 58 Hankies - Going Green in the Home Office

Wednesday, March 28th, 2007

March Madness means one thing to my sons and husband and something entirely different to me. March marks the onset of my worst allergy season, and a marked increase in tissue use. This year I decided to break free of that habit and say goodbye to my chapped face forever by purchasing a couple of [...]

Technology Recycling Contest #1: New Uses for Old Stereo Speakers

Tuesday, March 13th, 2007

I just replaced my old-school stereo system with one of the many ipod sound system choices. My goals were to reduce clutter and get rid of the wires that were just too enticing to my grandchildren.
I found new homes for all the components, but something told me to hold onto the speakers and woofer. Now [...]