That PC or laptop you’re using right now to read this post have bytes and bytes of personal data in it, that could have a devastating impact on you, if those are ever obtained by unscrupulous individuals. When the time comes for you to recycle that computer, here are a few things you can do to prevent that from happening.

Did you know that gold and other precious metals can be recycled from your your cell phone? Compared to the mountainous pile of 17 tons of gold ores, more gold can be recovered from 1 ton of used cell phones than from 17 tons of gold ores.

Oil now extracted directly from tire and unrecyclable plastic? A fabric that can be perpetually recycled and improving in quality each time? Some of the interesting recycling facts compiled at Pacebutler.

"Recycle your computer. In the context of dangerous chemicals contaminating our water systems and the environment, and the scarcity of resources, recycling e-waste is not just our best option, it’s our only logical option."

"Did you know that on the average each of us here in America drink 167 bottles of water in one year, but only recycle 38 of those bottles - the rest ending up in our landfills? Or that recycling a ton of paper helps prevent 17 trees from being cut? Or that there is gold to be mined in your cell phone?"

Great online resource for computer recycling. This lens examines in details the e-waste problem and provides solid reference on how you can recycle your old computer safely and responsibly.

The "big picture" of cell phone recycling in the US. How are we coping with the 100 million old cell phones we discard every year? Cast your vote in the cell phone recycling poll, your opinion matters.

Cell phone recycling and the African Eastern Lowland Gorilla, is there a connection? The rate of cell phone production in the US and around the world, and cell phone recycling may have an impact on the very survival of these mighty silver back gorillas in the Congo.

Ultimately, free recycle is about creating a deeper sense of community of people joined together by a common concern for the environment and selfless sharing and generosity. For you and me as individuals, joining a free recycle group or forum is a win-win option.