We can all agree that filling our landfills up with old, discarded electronics is not a good idea. And shipping those products to another country to keep them out of sight and out of mind is not the answer either. There is a better way!
Repair - keep your electronics alive by performing economical repairs and upgrades. This is especially true for computers, PC and Mac alike. For example, if your MacBook is getting sluggish and you feel the need for (more) speed, be sure to consider a memory and/or hard drive upgrade that could give your trusty MacBook a new lease on life. Most MacBook systems shipping with 1-2 Gigabytes of memory that can be upgraded to 4-8 Gigabytes. A simple memory upgrade can dramatically increase the speed of your MacBook or MacBook Pro. And did you know that Apple recommends that you keep at least 10% of your hard drive free to keep your Mac running strong? If you have a 160 Gigabyte hard drive, you need to have 16 Gigabytes of hard drive space free at all times. Go below this amount and start filling up that drive all the way and you'll find that your Mac will continue to slow down and you may start seeing application crashes and other errors. This is especially true if you are using applications that require a large "scratch disc" such as Photoshop or InDesign.
Keeping on the topic of repairs, if you find yourself with a broken MacBook or MacBook Pro - before you consider replacing it, but sure to investigate your repair options. Things like broken screens, SuperDrives, keyboards and damaged case parts are easily repaired and at a fraction of the cost of replacing your entire system. Plus, you'll be doing the Earth a good turn by keeping your system out of the landfill. Even if you do decide it's time to upgrade, keeping your system functional with an economical repair is a great way to keep an extra computer around or better yet, pass it off to someone who can continue to get some good use out of it.
So, you've decided that you do need a new Mac. What next? Before buying that brand new shiny model that was just announced, take a look at some economical alternatives. Refurbished or Restored MacBook and MacBook Pro systems offer a fantastic value and can help stretch your budget. In fact, with the extra cash you'll save, you'll have enough to add some nice accessories like a nice big LCD display for your desk that you can connect to your MacBook when stationary. By purchasing a Restored computer system, you'll also be doing your part to reuse current technology and to keep more e-waste out of the landfill.
Finally, if it is time to retire that old trusty Mac, be sure to bring your system to a certified e-waste recycling center. The recycler will insure that your system is taken apart and recycled in the appropriate manner, with minimal impact on our environment.
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