Comments for A Gadget-Centric New Year's Resolution

A Gadget-Centric New Year's Resolution

2005-12-31T15:02:22Z

It's an annual event -- the making of New Year's Resolutions. But rather than look at the typical tried and true resolutions -- lose weight, exercise more, yada, yada, yada -- why not make "Gadgets"-centric resolutions this year?

How about these:

Purchase gadgets that I know I will use to their fullest
Learn more about the capabilities and features of gadgets I already own
Give away or donate gadgets that I no longer use (old cell phones, cassette players, turntables, radios, watches, organizers -- you know what's in your closet, attic, basement and garage) so that those less fortunate can benefit from all of this wonderful technology that we can sometimes take for granted

Does anybody have any to add?

Comment from ted on 2006-01-02

2006-01-02T15:33:11Z

How about this one... Use fewer gadgets! Seems like I already have too many chargers, batteries, and carrying cases. I need to consolidate.

Comment from Maxine on 2006-01-02

2006-01-02T19:49:01Z

Recycle!! www.earth911.org lists resources and links for one's local area (or call 1-877-EARTH911). For those gadgets, cell phones and PCs that are too old or broken to keep using or give away - recycle.

"Although electronic waste is less than 10% of the current solid waste stream, it is growing 2-3 times faster than any other waste stream. In 1998, of the 20 million computers taken out of service, only 2.3 million, which is slightly more than 10%, were recycled. Between 2000 and 2007, as many as 500 million personal computers will become obsolete." Source:
http://www.epa.gov/region09/waste/solid/ecycling/index.html

Comment from Randy Savicky on 2006-01-09

2006-01-09T19:17:10Z

Yes, consolidation will be a good thing, until we all wish for the days when single app devices had their day.
Earth911 sounds like a good place for recycling. I had written about Call2Recycle.org earlier.