Help the environment and pick up a few extra bucks by recycling and reusing used electronics with Gazelle.
Often, the heart of the IT world is, of course, the gadgets and gizmos that we use to work, communicate, and entertain ourselves. The problem is, this leads to a lot of waste when your devices get out dated or you are ready to upgrade them. Since most electronics are made with non-recyclable parts, many of which can also be quite toxic, this leads to big environmental problem as all of this electronic waste begins to pile up creating tons of trash and dangerous pollution. One company has been organized to present a solution to this problem.
The Gazelle Solution
Gazelle is a company designed on the idea that recycling begins first, and sometimes even best, with reusing items to keep them out of trash bin to begin with. To achieve the goals of decreasing the amount of electronic waste in the landfills, Gazelle offers a market place for people to live greener by buying and selling their used electronics.
How It Works
When you register with Gazelle to list an item for sale, they make you an offer and even send you a box to mail your item and they pay for shipping too. Gazelle buys a wide range of electronics which can be anything from cell phones and mp3 players to game consoles, digital cameras, and laptops. After they receive the item you have shipped, they will inspect it to see if it is in working order and to evaluate its market value, if it has any that is. Items that are evaluated and still have market value are resold through a variety of outlets (after all your personal data has been removed, of course). Items that are no longer working and have no market value are recycled and disposed of in a responsible manner that is as environmentally friendly as possible.
Recycle For Charity
Gazelle also has a program that allows you to recycle and reuse your old electronics in order to raise money for a charitable cause. You can choose from a wide range of organizations that Gazelle contributes to, including The Nature Conservancy, United Jewish Communities, Habitat for Humanity, the American Cancer Society, and the American Red Cross, among others.
Taking advantage of Gazelle's program is a great move, not only are you doing the responsible thing and helping the environment, but you are also picking up a few extra bucks along the way. For more information about buying and selling used electronics with Gazelle, check out their web site at: http://www.gazelle.com