September 21, 2012
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While tech reviewers were quick to label Apple’s newest upgrade, the iPhone 5, as “boring,” bad talk didn’t keep gadget-lovers from rushing to their computers to pre-order the new model. According to Apple, iPhone 5 pre-orders topped 2 million in the first 24 hours, shattering previous sales records set by the iPhone 4S. After an [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 7, 2012
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While gift cards can be recycled, ensuring that every single gift card issued is recycled is nearly impossible. That’s why Whole Foods recently decided to do away with plastic gift cards all together – even their variety of 100 percent post-consumer plastic cards. Rather than issuing a piece of plastic into the waste cycle, Whole [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookJanuary 19, 2012
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In August, Earth911 reported that Apple was buying unwanted iPhones, iPads and computers from customers in exchange for gift cards. After a successful trial in the states, the tech giant is now expanding its buy-back recycling program to the U.K.,…
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May 19, 2011
by Reduce
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Want to get rid of the plastic in your wallet? Try an electronic gift card. Digital gift cards may be the first step to eliminating plastic payment and its environmental costs, say retail industry executives. This rapidly growing segment of the gift card industry – Americans purchased six million e-cards in the last six months [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 21, 2011
by Editor, ENN
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Newegg Inc.,ENN sponsor of the month, in partnership with Gazelle, is launching a “1 Ton Challenge” campaign to divert one ton of consumer electronics from landfills through its trade-in and recycling program. The campaign coincides with Earth Month an… Continue reading
Share on FacebookApril 8, 2011
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Here’s your chance to trade old, unused gadgets for a cool new electronic toy. For real. In celebration of Earth Day, online tech retailer Newegg will reward consumers with gift cards for trading in their phones, monitors, gaming consoles and other e-waste for proper recycling. Operated in partnership with cash-for-gadgets service Gazelle, the campaign aims [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookNovember 24, 2010
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Office Depot is reaching out to students and teachers with its new Recycling Rules campaign. The company is collecting small electronics and cartridges via mail, and every box shipped will earn Office Depot gift cards. The store already has a…
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