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YOU'VE HEARD Recycle your electronics
WE SAY Go for it
According to the Consumer Electronics Association, each American household owns approximately 24 electronic items. And it seems like every day, newer, better versions of our old cell phones, computers, and TVs come out, which means a heap of outdated stuff to get rid of. But electronics contain hazardous materials, like lead and mercury, which need to be disposed of properly, so you can't just leave them out for the trash collector.

Log on to epa.gov/epawaste, then click on electronics recycling (ecycling) for a list of recycling organizations and links to stores and manufacturers-including BestBuy, Verizon Wireless, Dell, and Office Depot-that offer their own programs. (And when you purchase electronics, go to a manufacturer, such as Apple, that encourages and facilitates recycling.)

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While I agree on most of these points, I will make one comment about the hybrid cars -- they seem like a great idea until you have to dispose of the battery which are a huge source of pollutants. The whole picture needs to be seen when talking about being green. And while it seems like there would be a huge fossil fuel savings, what about the fossil fuels it takes to charge the electric battery?

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I believe that further fact checking needs to be done regarding the segment on cloth diapers. No one I know who uses cloth diapers does laundry every day. Most cloth diapering families have an extra 2 loads of laundry per week added into their routine, and many people line dry their diapers, further reducing the impact of energy usage. Cloth diapers are no less convienent than disposables. These are not like the diapers we grew up with; the new cloth diapers have snaps or velcro and elastic and look very similar to disposables. There are systems that suit anyone and everyone, and are just as easy to use while running errands or staying at home. The cloth diapering community is full of fabulous people who can answer any question about convenience or enviromental impact. As a new mom and business owner, I would never use anything but cloth diapers.

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