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Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Your Electronics
Sponsored & Presented by Michigan Recycling Coalition &
Michigan Professional Organizers www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
Audience Sign-Up Forms Circulating Copyright 2010.
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Individual Audience Evaluation Form
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Agenda About the Program Part 1: Organize Part 2: Recycle Q
& A Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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About the Program Program Objective: To increase awareness
throughout Michigan and to educate local residents on the basics of
getting organized and recycling at home. Free at local libraries in
Michigan New Presentation Topic Every Quarter Web:
www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Copyright 2010.
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Upcoming Topics Organize & Recycle in your Home Office
Organize & Recycle in your Bedroom / Closet Organize &
Recycle in your Basement Organize & Recycle Papers & your
Home Office Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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Why Bother to Organize? Save time. Find items faster. Keep
clutter at bay and have more space to use. Avoid over-buying and
other unnecessary expenses. Easier to recycle! Copyright 2010.
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Did you know... 20% of your electronics are used about 80% of
the time? Called the Pareto Principle or the 80/20 Rule. Think of
all the space the other 80% of rarely-used electronics, old
technology, items, and cords occupy! Copyright 2010.
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The Organizational Process 1. Decide to Get Organized 2. Create
a Plan 3. Sort the Space 4. Create Zones 5. Keep it Up Copyright
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Decide to Get Organized! Make it a priority! Schedule time in
your planner. Enlist help where needed. Copyright 2010.
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Create a Plan What do you want to accomplish? What do you want
to change? When do you want to start? Where do you want to start?
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Select a Starting Point One drawer, one container, or one type
of electronics at a time. Caution: taking on too much can be
overwhelming. Remove all items from the space. Copyright 2010.
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Sort your Items Place similar electronic items together. You
will be able to see what you have. Do you have more mismatched
electronic pieces than you thought? Place accessories with the
correct electronic component. Copyright 2010.
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Reduce: Can you Pare Down? Ask yourself: Do I frequently use
this electronic or this type of cord? Is it easy to use? Do I have
too many? Donate excess, working electronics to a local charity.
Recycle recyclable electronic pieces. Copyright 2010.
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Why do we save our old chargers, power cords and old cell
phones? Donate phones and cords you no longer need to a local
shelter. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Reduce: Can you
Pare Down?
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Locate instruction manuals online for your electronics and
gadgets and save them to your computer. Recycle paper instruction
manuals. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Reduce: Can you
Pare Down?
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Create Zones A zone is a group of related items. Sample zones:
Computer Items Gaming Equip. Cell Phone Items Camera Accessories
Miscellaneous Cords Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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Helpful Organizational Tips Upon purchase, label all electronic
components and accessories, including CDs and cords. Include the
electronic name and purchase date on the label. Copyright 2010.
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Helpful Organizational Tips Label electronic cords so its
easier to locate the correct one. Makes it easier to unplug the one
you need. Examples Behind your TV: TV Power Cord Cable/DVR Power
Cord DVD Power Cord Xbox Power Cord Copyright 2010.
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Helpful Organizational Tips To keep cords organized and
tangle-free, use: Plastic bags Twistie-ties Velcro strips Copyright
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Helpful Organizational Tips Cord organizers keep frequently
used electronic cords in place to make it easier for you to use
them near your computer. Copyright 2010.
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Helpful Organizational Tips Do not over-fill or overcrowd a
container or shelf. Leave space to see and access each electronic
item. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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Keep it Up! Put electronics away when youre finished using
them. Similar to putting milk back in the fridge (& recycling
the jug)! Keep at it, change can take time. Copyright 2010.
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So, what are some electronics you plan to organize in the next
week? Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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Find your Local Organizer Organizing professionals are located
in or near almost every city throughout the state! Find your local
professional organizer at www.NapoMichigan.com.
www.NapoMichigan.com Copyright 2010 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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So many electronics Proliferation of computers, cell phones -
individual and short-term nature of these tools Digital transition
How many TVs in your basement? Hazardous components lead, heavy
metals Precious metals gold, silver Copyright 2010
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Our electronics burden grows In 2009 EPA estimated nationally
Computers - 29.4 million disposed TVs - 22.7 million disposed
Mobile devices - 129 million units disposed Copyright 2010
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Electronic Waste Takeback Law The State of Michigan requires
manufacturers and distributors to provide free and convenient
takeback of TVs, computers and peripherals. Collections are usually
managed by local governments and nonprofits. Copyright 2010
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Where to Recycle Organizations like Goodwill, Habitat for
Humanity and Salvation Army will generally take these items during
business hours, check participation in your area. Local governments
often provide special collection days for these items. Businesses
may also provide collection services along with printer cartridges
and cell phones. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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Refurbishing and Reuse If equipment is in good working
condition consider donating to a local nonprofit, school, or
friend. All electronic processing companies generally assess used,
broken and out-dated equipment for refurbishing, reuse and resale
before recycling. Approximately 97% of a computer can be recycled.
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Reducing your Impact Choose electronic products that are
certified EPEAT and Energy Star certified
www.epeat.netwww.epeat.net or www.energystar.govwww.energystar.gov
Use energy efficiency settings on equipment Turn off electronics
nightly Unplug cell phone chargers Use smart power strips Copyright
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Local Recycling Contacts Find your local recycling coordinator
and community recycling information at: www.MichiganRecycles.org
www.MichiganRecycles.org Copyright 2010.
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Collect Audience Sign-Up Forms Copyright 2010.
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Collect Individual Audience Forms
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Upcoming Topics Organize & Recycle in your Home Office
Organize & Recycle in your Bedroom / Closet Organize &
Recycle your Basement Organize & Recycle Papers & your Home
Office Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com
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For More Info www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Copyright 2010.
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Presentation Credits Program Sponsors Michigan Recycling
Coalition NAPO Michigan Professional Organizers Part 1 Content:
Organize Trish Krebs, Ann Marie Moore Part 2 Content: Recycle Lori
Miller, Kerrin OBrien Photo Credits Part 1: Ann Marie Moore (All
photos in Part 1 are the property of Ann Marie Moore, Moore
Organization LLC. These photos are not to be used outside of this
presentation unless permission is granted by Ann Marie Moore -
[email protected].) Copyright 2010.
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