Buying Green : Environmentally responsible electronics use involves not only proper end-of-life disposition of obsolete equipment, but also purchasing new equipment that has been designed with environmental attributes. Think about tins when purchasing new equipment, and ask your retailer or electronics supplier about environmentally preferable electronics. Households, companies, and governmental organizations can encourage electronics manufacturers to design greener electronics by purchasing computers and other electronics with environmentally preferable attributes and by requesting take back options at the time of purchase. Look for electronics that : Are made with fewer toxic constituents. , Use recycled content. , Are energy efficient (e.g., showing the “Energy Star” label), Are designed for easy upgrading or disassembly. , Utilize minimal packaging. , Offer leasing or take back options. , Have been recognized by independent certification groups (such as the Swedish TCO or Blue Angel) as environmentally preferable.