Recompute aims to address the core of this issue. They are a computer manufacturer, but unlike any other their main focus is on the life-cycle of the PC, from creation to decommissioning.
The computer case itself is made out of cardboard. This recycle-friendly material means that when your computer finally bites the dust, you can literally throw it in your recycling bin (sans components). You can purchase a ready-made computer (complete with Windows 7 or Ubuntu) or build your own by buying the case and providing your own components (MATX motherboard).
Scott
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 10:10 AMWow $200 (with a 400w power supply of unknown quality) for the DIY kit seems a little high. I like the idea though.
Tweak
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM“An office fire broke out today, when an conditioner failed, when some environmentally friendly Computers caught fire… “
Curtis
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 10:28 AM.. aluminium is recyclable yanno..
Leo
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 11:07 AMSounds like a good idea until it catches fire from a fan not working.
Virus__
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 3:51 PMAll councils should have a system in place where you can take Metals, Glass, Plastic, Paper/Cardboard & E-Waste to your local Tip & recycle it free of charge.
My local council does this & encourages it.
Richard
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 4:30 PMhttp://www.gizmodo.com.au/2009/02/inside_the_recompute_cardboard_pc-2/
According to another review, this case is too fragile to be practicable. Unless you dont mind your motherboard retreating into the case as you plug in usb plugs for the sake of being green.
Steve
Sunday, February 20, 2011 at 4:39 PMThis will go great with my cardboard hairdryer and oven!
B8two
Monday, February 21, 2011 at 12:21 PMWood can be recycled too.
It would look a lot better!