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-==Recycling Link==
+==Recycling Links==
 One of the key parts of our mission is environmental: to reduce waste by encouraging reuse and recycling. When we started out, we knew of only a couple of places doing anything like us. Now, we hear of more like-minded organizations on a weekly basis! We take this as a good sign that people are combining their concern for the environment and desire to help each other.

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 http://freegeek.org/recyclelink.php
-==RECYCLING LINKS==
+updated [[User:Shawn|Shawn]] 22:57, 23 May 2008 (PDT)
 One of the key parts of our mission is environmental: to reduce waste by encouraging reuse and recycling. When we started out, we knew of only a couple of places doing anything like us. Now, we hear of more like-minded organizations on a weekly basis! We take this as a good sign that people are combining their concern for the environment and desire to help each other.
-We keep this page updated as best we can, but for the most up-to-date info - or to find like-minded folks in your area who want to start up a new Free Geek - join the startups mailing list.
+To find like-minded folks in your area who want to start up a new Free Geek - join the startups mailing list.
-To learn what it takes to become a Free Geek, and see if there's a Free Geek in your area (it's possible: we're international!), check out our Family page.
+===Free Geeks in Other Places===
-Alameda County Computer Resource Center
+To learn what it takes to become a Free Geek, and see if there's a Free Geek in your area (it's possible -- we're international!), check out our '''Intergalactic''' page.
-The Computerbank Project.
+===Places Like Us===
 (Australia is cool) They're older than us! And they're all over Australia. (Not all of the associated branches may do all of the following: [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, sell refurbished equipment, provide education, use Free Software]
-    * (New South Wales) Computer Bank New South Wales
+* ITShare SA
 (Adelaide, South Australia) [give away refurbished computers, use Free Software, provide education, sell equipment]
-Next Step Recycling, home of MacRenewal
+* Next Step Recycling
-Transforming e-waste for the next generation: (Eugene, OR) MacRenewal has a special place in our hearts. If you're in Portland and have MAC equipment, donations for MacRenewal can be dropped off at FREE GEEK. [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, thrift store]
+(Eugene, OR) Next Step has grown alongside Free Geek since 2002.  Next Step offers education, skills training, and computers to its volunteers. [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, thrift store]
-Marin County Computer Resource Center
+* Marin County Computer Resource Center
 (Novato, CA) This is the Marin County branch of the ACCRC, down there in the California. [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers]
-ReLectronics
+* ReLectronics
 (Bellingham, WA) ReLectronics is associated with ReStore. [recycle computers, thrift store, use Free Software]
-Second Start Computers
+* WITS Inc. (Web Innovations & Technology Services) (Saint Louis, MO) [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, sell refurbished computers, provide education]
-WITS Inc. (Web Innovations & Technology Services)
+===General===
-Association of Oregon Recyclers
+* Association of Oregon Recyclers
-A non-profit coalition of individuals, governments, not-for-profit organizations and businesses committed to encouraging waste prevention and recycling in Oregon.
+ A non-profit coalition of individuals, governments, not-for-profit organizations and businesses committed to encouraging waste prevention and recycling in Oregon.
-Basel Action Network
+* Basel Action Network
 A non-profit organization working to stop the dumping of hazardous waste by rich countries into poorer countries.
-City of Portland
+* City of Portland Office of Sustainable Development Oversees Solid Waste and Recycling management in the City of Portland.
-Freecycle Portland and Freecycle
+* Freecycle Portland and Freecycle
 Re-use is the best way to recycle! Freecycle is an email group that facilitates the transformation of one person's trash to the next's treasure.
-Don't Dump That Is the UK equivalent to Freecycle. They use online forums to keep perfectly useful items out of landfils by locating new owners for old stuff.
+* Don't Dump That is the UK equivalent to Freecycle. They use online forums to keep perfectly useful items out of landfils by locating new owners for old stuff.
-Metro Recycling Information
+* Metro Recycling Information http://www.oregonmetro.gov/index.cfm/go/by.web/id=570
 The Portland Metropolitan Area Regional Government recycling and waste management resource page. They have information about recycling all kinds of stuff.
-The National Technology Recycling Project
+* Recycling Advocates
 A nonprofit organization based in Portland, involving people in creating a sustainable future through local efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
-Total Reclaim
+* Total Reclaim
 The BAN-certified e-waste recycling company in Seattle, WA that takes our monitors. They're environmentally responsible, hard-working, and nice people.
-Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
+* Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
 A grassroots coalition that engages in research, advocacy, and organizing related to the environmental and health problems caused by the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry.
-WEPSI
+* WEPSI (Western Electronic Product Stewardship Initiative) http://www.recyclingadvocates.org/wepsi/
-(Western Electronic Product Stewardship Initiative) A nonprofit organization creating a dialogue between Electronics manufacturers, the salvage industry, Government and non-profit organizations to deal with the problems of electronic waste.
+A nonprofit organization creating a dialogue between Electronics manufacturers, the salvage industry, Government and non-profit organizations to deal with the problems of electronic waste.
-[[Category:Website]]
+[[Category: Website]]

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		+	http://freegeek.org/recyclelink.php
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		+	==RECYCLING LINKS==
		+
		+	One of the key parts of our mission is environmental: to reduce waste by encouraging reuse and recycling. When we started out, we knew of only a couple of places doing anything like us. Now, we hear of more like-minded organizations on a weekly basis! We take this as a good sign that people are combining their concern for the environment and desire to help each other.
		+
		+	We keep this page updated as best we can, but for the most up-to-date info - or to find like-minded folks in your area who want to start up a new Free Geek - join the startups mailing list.
		+	FREE GEEKS in OTHER PLACES
		+
		+	To learn what it takes to become a Free Geek, and see if there's a Free Geek in your area (it's possible: we're international!), check out our Family page.
		+	PEOPLE LIKE US:
		+
		+	Alameda County Computer Resource Center
		+	(Oakland, CA) A non-profit organization that's a lot like FREE GEEK, but they're been around longer! [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, use Free Software]
		+
		+	The Computerbank Project.
		+	(Australia is cool) They're older than us! And they're all over Australia. (Not all of the associated branches may do all of the following: [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, sell refurbished equipment, provide education, use Free Software]
		+
		+	* (New South Wales) Computer Bank New South Wales
		+	* (South Perth) Computer Angels
		+	* (Brisbane, Queensland) Computerbank Queensland
		+	* (West Melbourne, Victoria) The founding Computerbank: Computerbank Victoria
		+
		+	ITShare SA
		+	(Adelaide, South Australia) [give away refurbished computers, use Free Software, provide education, sell equipment]
		+
		+	Next Step Recycling, home of MacRenewal
		+	Transforming e-waste for the next generation: (Eugene, OR) MacRenewal has a special place in our hearts. If you're in Portland and have MAC equipment, donations for MacRenewal can be dropped off at FREE GEEK. [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, thrift store]
		+
		+	Marin County Computer Resource Center
		+	(Novato, CA) This is the Marin County branch of the ACCRC, down there in the California. [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers]
		+
		+	ReLectronics
		+	(Bellingham, WA) ReLectronics is associated with ReStore. [recycle computers, thrift store, use Free Software]
		+
		+	Second Start Computers
		+	(Seattle, WA) Mike G. is doing what we do - on a smaller scale - in Seattle. And he's younger than most of our volunteers. [give away refurbished computers]
		+
		+	WITS Inc. (Web Innovations & Technology Services)
		+	(Saint Louis, MO) [give away refurbished computers, recycle computers, sell refurbished computers, provide education]
		+	GENERAL:
		+
		+	Association of Oregon Recyclers
		+	A non-profit coalition of individuals, governments, not-for-profit organizations and businesses committed to encouraging waste prevention and recycling in Oregon.
		+
		+	Basel Action Network
		+	A non-profit organization working to stop the dumping of hazardous waste by rich countries into poorer countries.
		+
		+	City of Portland
		+	Office of Sustainable Development
		+	Oversees Solid Waste and Recycling management in the City of Portland.
		+
		+	Freecycle Portland and Freecycle
		+	Re-use is the best way to recycle! Freecycle is an email group that facilitates the transformation of one person's trash to the next's treasure.
		+
		+	Don't Dump That Is the UK equivalent to Freecycle. They use online forums to keep perfectly useful items out of landfils by locating new owners for old stuff.
		+
		+	Metro Recycling Information
		+	The Portland Metropolitan Area Regional Government recycling and waste management resource page. They have information about recycling all kinds of stuff.
		+
		+	The National Technology Recycling Project
		+	The NTRP maintains a database of computer recycling facilities for the entire nation. If you're not in the Portland area, you may want to check with them.
		+
		+	Recycling Advocates
		+	A nonprofit organization based in Portland, involving people in creating a sustainable future through local efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
		+
		+	Total Reclaim
		+	The BAN-certified e-waste recycling company in Seattle, WA that takes our monitors. They're environmentally responsible, hard-working, and nice people.
		+
		+	Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
		+	A grassroots coalition that engages in research, advocacy, and organizing related to the environmental and health problems caused by the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry.
		+
		+	WEPSI
		+	(Western Electronic Product Stewardship Initiative) A nonprofit organization creating a dialogue between Electronics manufacturers, the salvage industry, Government and non-profit organizations to deal with the problems of electronic waste.

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