Disposing of Computer and Electronic Parts and Accessories

It can be a huge hassle trying to find a safe way to get rid of old electronic parts and accessories. It also can seem like such a waste tossing out used ink cartridges, old CD’s and video tapes, etc… We are in an age where we go through electronics very quickly because the technology advances so rapidly.
There are various new companies that can recycle and reuse these materials. GreenDisk.com offers lots of options for recycling. You can send them your recyclable items yourself or they can mail you a box. They even sell the recycled items they make like Cd’s and cases.

They can recycle

* CDs & DVDs, diskettes, and their cases
* Video and audio tapes and their cases
* Inkjet and toner cartridges
* Cell phones, pagers and PDAs
* Cords, cables, mice, printed circuit boards
* Computers, monitors, and peripherals

Cool VHS Tape Crafts

Crafty people can find all kinds of great uses for old video tape. I found some great tutorials on how to make bookends using old cds and vhs tapes. By stretching VHS tape you can use it for designing bracelets and creating flower and other designs to use for decorations.  There are so many old VHS tapes going to waste and this seams like a great way to reuse some.

Crafting with VHS Tape

VHS Dominoes

Some bored High School students found 3,000 blank vhs tapes and decided to put them to good use. They set up the vhs dominoes to run all through the auditorium up and down stairs and all around the halls and some classrooms. The video is on YouTube. I couldn’t imagine working hard on that and then accidentally bumping into one and destroying everything. Hopefully that didn’t happen too many times.

A VCR Mail Slot

A VCR mail slot seems like it would be great for any Netflix subscribers.

VHS External Hard Drive

I found this over at Instructables. It seems like a great idea making an old favorite VHS tape into an external hard drive. Credit card info and personal data could easily be hidden from burglars. The LED light looks cool too.  VHS External Hard Drive

I Can’t Wait to do This to My Old VCR

This may be more elaborate than the average person can construct, but it’s still worth pointing out.  Intstructables contributer, lemonie, has come up with a nifty solution for what to do with his old VCR… turn it into a toaster.  On this site, you can get a full description of how he did it.

http://www.instructables.com/id/How_to_make_a_VHS_video_toaster/

When High Definition meant a Word’s First Dictionary Entry

Want a giant new high definition flat-screen television?  I know I’d be more likely to make the switch if they looked more like the sets for sale at New Era Antiques.  On their site, you can browse, buy, sell, and repair antique electronic appliances such as televisions, telephones, and radios.  They specialize in Art Deco and modern designs. 

Check out more at www.neweraantiques.com