"Coinstar, a U.S. based kiosk operator with brands that include its flagship Coinstar machines as well as the popular "redbox" DVD rental kiosks in supermarkets, has announced an undisclosed investment in ecoATM, a maker of kiosks which pays consumers for recycling their old electronics. "
"In this digital age we're becoming more and more used to downloading than handling hard copies. CDs have almost gone the way of vinyl records thanks to the growing thirst for digital music, and legal movie downloads are becoming increasingly popular. More recently, e-books have emerged as a viable alternative to the printed tome. "
"With the march of progress, many of us are frequently upgrading our electronics, or at least replacing those that stop working. But what about all those discarded gadgets? They often contain toxic materials, as well as valuable components that can be reused.
The Consumer Electronics Association offers several tips to reduce e-waste, while preserving your identity and sensitive information from would-be thieves. Let's take a look:"