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Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Greener Consumer Reports

I know a lot of stuff passes under my radar (and above it for that matter) but I somehow completely missed Consumer Reports environmental website GreenerChoices.org, which was launhed on earthday of '05.

However, their virtual Electronics Waste Reuse and Recycling Center did recently open, offering tips on what to do with all those pesky, unwanted cell phones, computer monitors, and other e-bits and pieces you can't bring yourself to get rid of the old fashioned way.

Not only does the site give you tips on how to dispose of it, it also helps you determine if it is fixable (if your unwanted e-item is in fact broken, and not just out of fashion.) And as an added bonus you can download a 47 page e-waste survey released in March of 2006! (this is actually very interesting and gives a little insight on the 'why' e-waste is generated and 'how' people dispose of it.)

Via ENN
Some of my previous posts on e-waste

posted by Amy Marpman at 00:05

10 Comments:

  • A whole lot get under and over my radar too. Thanks for these sites. Very helpful links.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 07:18  

  • Hi,

    You can post your environment complaints in one of my auto sections here:
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    Automobile and car reviews with real consumer opinions
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    Regards

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 21:36  

  • Here are some interesting sites that give you an good perception about consumer Reviews and Reports and their view on the environment

    Corporate Insider Reviews 
    Corporate Reviews Blog gives you insight on American Corporate life. Bloggers from all over the country come together to share their experiences about their corporate life. Users of the site express their satisfaction and complaints about different issues facing corporate America.

    Customer Satisfaction Story 
    Satisfied customer can use this website to praise the quality of the service that they have received from any business. Website takes great care of collecting and publicising these customer reviews.
    Airbus A380 Reviews 
    Website dedicated to Largest Passenger jet- Airbus A380. Website collect consumer experiences from people that have flown on A380. Review Airlines and Airplane quality of the JUMBO Jet.
    Financial Product Reviews 
    Financial Product reviews site specializes in reviews of financial Products offered by financial institutions. You can find reviews for the following products:
    Auto financing
    Home Equity Lending
    Certificates of Deposits
    Bank Accounts
    Upset Shoppers 
    Learn from experienced shoppers about the stores to visit or to avoid. Feel free to comment on your favorite stores. Objective consumer opinions shared inside this community site.
    Write a Complaint 

    Read stories from disappointed shoppers. Learn about the stores that will worth you while to avoid. Shoppers disappointed about service or product will express their opinions on the pages of this website. Do not let businesses get away with bad service. Feel free to leave your own comments.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 21:31  

  • I just picked up an excellent site where you can leave your personal consumer reviews and complaints about products and services.

    Please let me know what you think

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 23:00  

  • I was excited to see that, too. If you check out the NC Office of EE Web site at www.eenorthcarolina.org we have an informed consumer section under resources that has resources like green consumer reports but I'm always looking for more!

    By Blogger EcoSmartConsumer, at 14:11  

  • I'm being plagued by SPAM on this post!

    By Blogger Amy Marpman, at 09:29  

  • Hi,

    There are several ways to get product reviews. You can consult a large publication like "Consumer Reports" or visit their website www.consumerreports.org. However, reports that you will find from Consumer Reports will be written by Magazine editors and sponsored by the manufacturers of the product. I am not sure if you can trust those reviews.

    On the other hand, you can review consumer reports posted on www.pissedconsumer.com. Consumer reports posted by real consumers. You get a perspective of real users of the product or service.

    I hope my comment will help you to make the right decision.

    Regards,
    One of the new great ways to learn about consumer repor

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:24  

  • Oh, a great blog. It is so interesting and rather informative. There is something I would like to say about consumer reports. Whoever started that is a genius. They do work. One thing when people claim to their relatives or friends and it is completely different when this or that problem is made public. There is this great site www.pissedconsumer.com. There you may find hundreds or maybe even thousands of consumer reports about almost every company.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 16:02  

  • pissedconsumer.com likes to spam blogs...dont you? this aint the only blog they are doing it to.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 00:17  

  • amazing how popular the color green is ;) seems like theres a post about anything or anyone going green.
    -jack

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 20:25  

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