Don't Throw Out Your Old Computer -Recycle It!

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Earth Day is April 22, and that means it's time to think again about what you can do to help the environment. People are talking more and more about e-waste—old or broken electronic equipment—and the hazards it can pose to our great outdoors. We all rely on cell phones, computers, monitors, and other gadgets in our daily lives, and at some point they all break, wear out, or need to be upgraded. When that happens, you shouldn't just toss old equipment in the trash. Many electronics contain toxic and non-biodegradable materials that shouldn't go in the landfill. Fortunately, you've got several earth-friendly options for getting rid of your old computer. Although some PC recyclers offer assurances that your hard drive will be wiped clean of old data before it's passed along or dismantled, it's a good idea to take your own precautions first. Before you give away or recycle your computer, remove all the data from your hard drive and any removable media such as disks, PC cards, flash drives and CD-ROMs.

If your computer is less than five years old, you can probably donate it to a school or local charity. That results in even less waste than recycling! But if you decide to go this route, it's generally best to contact a local refurbisher who works with charitable organizations. They can make sure your computer is usable and running up-to-date, legal copies of software. And they're trained in proper disposal of e-waste. Ultimately, you'll save your favorite charity a lot of time and headache by working with a refurbisher.

If your computer is more than five years old or if it doesn't work, many computer manufacturers and independent companies run recycling or trade-in programs. Apple, Dell, Gateway, Hewlett Packard, and IBM/Lenovo all have their own recycling programs. In addition, several major recycling companies can take your old or broken computer and make sure it's disposed of properly.

Opra loves Yogitoes Skidless Mat Towel

Yogitoes Skidless ® Towel
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from Santosha

The Skidless ® towel from Yogitoes is an absolute yoga necessity. It's designed specifically for yoga practice to prevent slipping. It's lightweight, super-absorbent, and accented with tiny clear rubber dots which grip to your yoga mat, enabling you to have a steadier practice so you can revel in the full experience of being present. It has the added benefits of putting a hygienic layer between you and your yoga mat (making this ideal on top of a borrowed mat, bare floors, etc.) as well as heightening awareness of weight distribution between hands, fingers, feet, and toes. Truly a multi purpose tool, you can even use the reverse side to stimulate pressure points on both the hands and feet.

Yogitoes were featured in O, the Oprah magazine - June, 2006. Heres what Oprah had to say about the Yogitoes Skidless Towel:

"Using the yoga mat at a gym is like using the blanket on a plane: A whole lot of people have been there first. Yuck! This mat cover is an excellent solution."
- Oprah

These towels measure 24" wide and 68" long (same as a standard yoga mat)