recycling
Computers
Disposable Laptop Works As A Metaphor, Not As An Actual Product
9:35AM John Herrman | There’s no doubt about it: Today, the concept of a disposable laptop is totally ridiculous. But you know what else was ridiculous? Disposable cameras, 60 years ago. And this thing just looks fantastic, so I’ll let it slide. Also: symbolism! More »
Vehicles
USS New York Is Made With Steel From The Twin Towers
10:20AM Jesus Diaz | The 208m long, $US1.2 billion warship USS New York is actually made of New York. At least, 7.5 tonnes of salvaged steel from the Twin Towers. Watch it come back home, under the eyes of the Queen of the Harbour: More »
Music
TerraCycle Recycles Tasty Treat Wrappers Into Speakers
6:00AM Jack Loftus | These recycled speakers are interesting, TerraCycle, but I won’t be 100 per cent impressed until you find a way to turn the World’s Largest Cheeto into a speaker too. More »
Design
2010 Olympic Medals Made From Melted-Down Circuit Boards
4:20AM Adam Frucci | The gold medals for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics have been revealed, and they’re made from melted down old circuit boards. Because athletes will really appreciate that geeky touch. More »
Phones
EcoATM Automates Mobile Phone Recycling Process
7:00AM Jack Loftus | Mobile phone recycling services are ubiquitous today, but this is the first time I’ve seen the process automated and presented in a convenient ATM-like package. More »
Gadgets
12:30PM Rosa Golijan | It looks like a modded Roomba, but this prototype Automatic aluminium Can Crusher will save you many forehead aches. It’s BYOC (bring your own cans) with a long-lasting rechargeable battery and lotsa crunching sounds included every time you recycle. More »
Auto Aluminium Can Crusher Is Eco-, Battery-Friendly
12:30PM Rosa Golijan | It looks like a modded Roomba, but this prototype Automatic aluminium Can Crusher will save you many forehead aches. It’s BYOC (bring your own cans) with a long-lasting rechargeable battery and lotsa crunching sounds included every time you recycle. More »
Peripherals
1:30PM Nick Broughall | In the seven years its been running, Planet Ark has recycled 10 million printer ink cartridges. That’s about 4700 tonnes of waste that didn’t go straight to landfill. That’s a pretty good effort, but I reckon we can do better. More »
Cartridges For Planet Ark Collects 10,000,000th Cartridge
1:30PM Nick Broughall | In the seven years its been running, Planet Ark has recycled 10 million printer ink cartridges. That’s about 4700 tonnes of waste that didn’t go straight to landfill. That’s a pretty good effort, but I reckon we can do better. More »
Design
Stunning Shanghai Corporate Pavilion Made From Used CD Cases
6:00AM Sean Fallon | With the Shanghai World Expo 2010 fast approaching, architects are jumping in on the “Better City, Better Life” theme with concepts like this Shanghai Corporate Pavilion. The plans include many green features, including a structure made from recycled CD cases. More »
Gadgets
CEA Fights NYC Over Stricter Electronics Recycling
11:40AM Dan Nosowitz | CEA, the organisation that represents every gadget-maker (and throws CES every year) is involved in a squabble with the NYC Department of Sanitation over new, stricter laws governing proper disposal of electronics. Do they have a leg to stand on? More »
Screens
10:25AM Nick Broughall | According to a report by Glenn Milne of the Herald Sun, the Aussie Government is considering a ‘recycling tax’ on TVs and PCs, which would be used to help pay the costs of recycling old hardware. More »
K-Rudd & Co Considering Tax On TVs and PCs To Pay For Recycling
10:25AM Nick Broughall | According to a report by Glenn Milne of the Herald Sun, the Aussie Government is considering a ‘recycling tax’ on TVs and PCs, which would be used to help pay the costs of recycling old hardware. More » 
