Don’t throw your old electronics in the trash. Many electronics contain substances that can be harmful to the environment, and they should be recycled and disposed of properly. In the Columbus area, your company can use a service with free pickup and recycling services such as Possitivity (http://www.possitivitygreen.com/), or use the internet to find another environmentally responsible way to recycle your personal electronic waste.
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010Keep Your Batteries Cool
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009As summer has officially started, and here in Ohio we are expected to have several 90+ degree days, it is important to remember what electronics get left in your car for long periods of time.
The Lithium-Ion batteries prevalent in todays notebook computers, cell phones, MP3 Players, Bluetooth headsets, and other electronic devices are quite sensitive to heat. High temperatures are the primary cause of batteries that no longer hold their charge for as long as they used to, or can even cause the battery to no longer work at all. Lithium-Ion batteries should be kept at temperatures in the 70’s or lower, and kept at 30% charge or above, especially when storing for long periods of time.
Remember this too when leaving them on the table next to the large window at your home or office. It can get quite hot.
Failure to keep your batteries cool will result in non-functioning devices, or can even cause leakage in extreme situations.