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Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com Your Electronics Sponsored & Presented by Michigan Recycling Coalition & Michigan Professional Organizers www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Presenter Introductions NAPO Michigan Professional Organizer(s) www.NapoMichigan.com Michigan Recycling Coalition Member(s) www.MichiganRecycles.org Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Audience Sign-Up Forms Circulating Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Decide to Get Organized! Make it a priority! Schedule time in your planner. Enlist help where needed. Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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? Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Helpful Organizational Tips To keep cords organized and tangle-free, use: Plastic bags Twistie-ties Velcro strips Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. Copyright 2010 www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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Collect Audience Sign-Up Forms Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com

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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 - am@MooreOrganization.com.) Copyright 2010. www.OrganizeAndRecycle.com