INFORM in the Press

Cell Phone Drive in Athens, Ohio.

informnews — 2008-05-16T14:01:47Z

"The event is important so that people can make sure cell phones are properly recycled, not just thrown away in the trash," said Krystal LaFontaine, a senior Information and Telecommunication Systems major.

For Earth Day, think about refilling your beer bottles

informnews — 2008-04-21T14:16:45Z

Whatever happened to returnable bottles?

Organic compound in household products may make human breast cells cancerous

informnews — 2008-04-08T20:01:26Z

What are these chemicals and what do they do? QCTimes.com

informnews — 2008-04-08T20:00:13Z

Common cleaning products contain chemicals that can be more dangerous than the germs themselves. But beyond the potential harm to humans, what effect do these chemicals have on the larger environment when these cleaners are washed down the drain?

Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Establishing E-WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL PROGRAM

informnews — 2008-04-08T19:53:12Z

"The first of four bills before me today is Introductory Number 728. This bill establishes an electronics collection, handling and disposal program for New York City's electronic waste.

Globe and Mail: New product ingredient lists fall short, critics say

informnews — 2008-04-08T18:53:05Z

In an effort to appease health-conscious consumers, an association representing companies that sell cleaning products, air fresheners and detergents has announced the companies will start listing chemicals and other ingredients in their products...

Jeri's Organizing & Decluttering News: The Definitive Guide to E-waste, Part 2: Old Cell Phones

informnews — 2008-03-13T20:03:28Z

InformationWeek | Daily Archive

informnews — 2008-03-12T17:20:40Z

Green technology isn't exactly filled with tales of heart-stopping adventure and miscreant behavior, but a new series of environmental videos sure makes it sound that way.

TreeHugger: The Secret Life of Cell Phones

informnews — 2008-03-12T17:10:52Z

"A new project entitled The Secret Life of Cell Phones aims to increase awareness of the dangerous amounts e-waste created by discarded cellphones and the ease with which we can recycle them."

Inhabitat: VIDEO: The Secret Life of Cellphones

informnews — 2008-03-12T17:08:55Z

"Just to get you thinking, here's an excerpt from the website: "Consider this: during the extraction phase, raw materials must be extracted from the earth and refined before they go to the factories where products are made."

Emerald City : Los Angeles Times : 'The Secret Life of Cell Phones'

informnews — 2008-03-12T16:59:22Z

Also known for her greenlagirl blog, Siel writes The Emerald City, the LA Times urban greening blog. She featured the Secret Life of Cell Phones recently.

The Future Boy Blog: What's next Cash from Trash

informnews — 2008-03-12T16:42:38Z

Secret Life of Cell Phones was featured on CNNMoney's Future Boy blog. Future Boy is the blog nom de plum of Chris Taylor the west coast editor of Forbes Small Business.

The Afterlife of Cellphones - New York Times

informnews — 2008-02-28T21:01:20Z

Americans threw out just shy of three million tons of household electronics in 2006. This so-called e-waste is the fastest-growing part of the municipal waste stream and, depending on your outlook, either an enormous problem or a bonanza.

High-Tech Trash - National Geographic Magazine

informnews — 2008-02-28T20:53:38Z

New Report On Household Cleaning Chemicals' Toxicity from Women's Voices for the Earth Uses INFORM Materials as Resources

informnews — 2007-07-26T20:53:03Z

A new report from Women's Voices for the Earth (http://www.womenandenvironment.org/) details the health and environmental toxicity issues involved in cleaning your home with traditional cleaning products. The 32-page report cites INFORM's Cleaning for Hea