But hurry – offer expires on 3/14! Check the link for more details: http://www.cottonfrombluetogreen.org/?EV=342010_N_GWM&DI=6535462&CD=GSC_GAC.

If you are in CT, visit http://www.crra.org/pages/schedule_electronics.htm for locations and times.

California residents can find recycling centers on the California Integrated Waste Management Board website, http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Electronics/Collection/RecyclerSearch.aspx.

Those living in New York are allowed to dispose of their electronics in regular trash until July 2010 though the state government website does list alternative, environmentally friendly, options: http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycwasteless/html/recycling/electronicsrecycling.shtml.

The National Center for Electronic Recycling, http://www.ncerwv.org/public/ContentPage.aspx?PageId=82, enables you to search for an electronics recycler in your area and also lists manufacturers’ and mailback/buyback programs.

If you would like to learn more about electronics recycling, visit Recyclingcenters.org website at http://www.recyclingcenters.org/electronics_recycling.php for a list of all states’ electronics recycling programs and policies.

At a time when homegrown, pollution free energy has never been more important, LIPA and CP&L along with Community Energy are leading the way to energy independence and a healthy environment. As more customers sign up, more wind energy will be delivered to the power grid. This means cleaner air and water, greater energy independence and a more secure energy future.

The Wind Energy charge will appear on your monthly electricity bill as a separate line item. Submit the monthly charge (electronically of course) and receive 80% reimbursement for the additional Wind Energy charge.

To sign up, log onto http://www.newwindenergy.com/individuals/individuals-summary/.

For Long Island employees:
LIPA Electricity customers can support the development of clean, renewable wind energy. For a typical home that uses 600 kilowatt-hours per month, participating in LIPA’s Green Choice program with Community Energy will add $7 to $15 per month to your electric bill. There are 4 options available:

1. 60% NewWind Energy®/40% Small-hydro for all usage
(Adds 1.3 cents per kilowatt-hour on all usage)

2. 60% NewWind Energy®/40% Small-hydro for 50% of usage
(Adds 1.3 cents per kilowatt-hour on half of your usage)

3. 100% NewWind Energy® for all usage
(Adds 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour on all usage)

4. 100% NewWind Energy® for 50% of usage
(Adds 2.5 cents per kilowatt-hour on half of your usage)

LIPA will remain the electricity supplier and provide customer service and emergency responses.

For more information on purchasing Green Energy from LIPA go to <a href=”http://www.lipower.org/residential/green.html” target=”_blank”> http://www.lipower.org/residential/green.html.

For Connecticut employees:
CP&L customers can support the development of clean, renewable wind energy. For a typical home that uses 700 kWh per month, participating in CT Clean Energy with Community Energy will add $4.50 – $9 per month to your electric bill. There are 2 options available:

With a product mix: 33%NewWindEnergy / 33%National Wind / 34% New England Small Hydro

1. 33% NewWind Energy / 33% National Wind / 34% Low-Impact Hydro for 100% of your monthly usage
(Adds 1.3c/kWh on all usage)

100% Usage adds 1.3 cent/kWh to all usage ($9.00 per month for an average home)

2. 33% NewWind Energy / 33% National Wind / 34% Low-Impact Hydro for 50% of your monthly usage
(Adds 0.65c/kWh on all usage)

50% Usage adds .65 cent /kWh to all usage ($4.50 per month for an average home)

For more information on CTCleanEnergyOptions from CL&P go to

http://www.newwindenergy.com/index.php?id=56.

Cleaning Products and Household Items:

Seventh Generation – http://www.seventhgeneration.com/products - baby, laundry, household cleaners, household paper & supplies, feminine care and dishwashing products

GreenWorks – http://www.greenworkscleaners.com/ - natural all-purpose, dishwashing, bathroom, and surface cleaners

Ecover - http://www.ecover.com/us/en/Products/ - environmentally friendly cleaning products. Click on the promotions tab to print coupons.

Mrs. Meyers – http://www.mrsmeyers.com/ - aromatherapeutic household cleaners

GlueItGreen – http://www.glueitgreen.com/products/green-glue.html - “green” glue and waterbased adhesives

Dr. Bronner’s – http://www.drbronner.com/index.html - all organic body care products

Refreshingly clean - http://www.refreshinglyfree.com - fragrance free and non-toxic products for home and body

DogToys.com – http://www.dogtoys.com/dogearthday.html - Eco-friendly items for your dog 

Take your pick:

Ecomall - http://www.ecomall.com/ - lists a ton of categories (toys, health, computer, lighting, air purification, etc.) with links to different retailers with ‘green’ and natural products as well as articles, forums and other resources.

Eco-friendly products at Target - http://www.target.com/b/187-4311027-1995245?node=357202011&ref=tgt_adv_XSIA3393&AFID=yahoostr&CPNG=targeteco&LNM=environmentally_friendly_products&LID=

Eco-friendly products at Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Green/b?ie=UTF8&node=394379011 - select from several categories

Now do even more good…

American Forests - http://www.americanforests.org/global_releaf/ - donate so trees are planted where they are needed most.

EcoNew - http://www.econewonline.com/ - lets you trade-in and recycle your old used electronics, such as PDA’s, laptops, digital cameras, game sysems, TVs and more. You will find out the trade-in value of your product as you fill out their online form. Free shipping is included.

To calculate your carbon footprint, log onto http://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx.