Most of us have discarded at least one computer or some other electronic device in our lives without giving a second thought to what we could do with the parts. We either throw them away, or they end ...

Globally, consumers threw away 41.5 million tons of electronics in 2011. Unless something changes, by 2016 we'll be tossing out 93.5 million tons. Lovely. But with a little elbow grease and a lot of ...

When our computers outlive their usefulness, we usually send them to the scrap heap, recycle them for further use, or give them away — not artist Anna Dabrowska, who works under the name Finnabair.

Wondering what to do with all those old floppy disks, scratched CDs and random computer parts you can’t get yourself to throw away? Check out the clocks, notebooks and jewelrythe clever folks at Acorn ...

Word is getting out that it’s possible to recycle TVs, computers and monitors for free at locations across the state, including 14 in Snohomish County, as part of the state’s E-Cycle Washington ...

Alex Andromeda calls himself a science fiction artist who wants to connect the far future with the mystical past. He uses recycled computer parts to make lamps, sculptures, eyeglasses, and ancient ...

Getting a first-hand look at the guts of your computer usually means something’s gone horribly wrong, but when Recchia cracks open an old computer, all he sees is potential beauty. A lifelong learner, ...

COLLEYVILLE, Texas — Between the blades of grass in Gregory Arth’s backyard, bits and pieces of circuit boards are everywhere. The 62-year-old heads to a recycling plant in Watauga every few weeks to ...

When our computers outlive their usefulness, we usually send them to the scrap heap, recycle them for further use, or give them away — not artist Anna Dabrowska, who works under the name Finnabair.

Should you buy second-hand computer parts? Best answer: You should consider buying used PC components if you're seeking a bargain and understand that the said parts may not work as good as shiny new ...