Wisconsin’s new electronics recycling program has been hugely successful.

Twenty-four million pounds of electronics including TVs, computers and cell phones have been recycled since Wisconsin began its new program banning electronics from landfills or incineration.

The program created 350 collection sites supported by manufacturers. Some counties are receiving more electronics than they can handle!

It’s encouraging to see Wisconsinites supporting a program for sustainability in electronics.

Read more about the program: Number of electronics being recycled in Wisconsin skyrockets after 2010 law takes effect

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The number of wireless-only households has increased 10 percent in two years, according to a federal report. The report says that about 25 percent of Wisconsin adults live in a wireless-only household. This is up from 15 percent two years ago.

This study was done by the National Center for Health Statistics. The report covers the 12-month period from July 2009 to June 2010.

While the number of cell-phone only homes in Wisconsin is average compared to the rest of the nation, the increase shows that Wisconsin remains competitive when it comes to wireless technology. Milwaukee is a state leader in wireless dependence: 31 percent of households are cellphone-only, compared to 24 percent in the rest of Wisconsin.

Here’s the rundown for the state according to the Associated Press story:

• 17 percent of adults live in a house that uses only a landline.
• 25 percent live in homes that rely about equally on landlines and cellphones.
• Nearly everyone else has access to both kinds of phones: 21 percent prefer landlines and 10 percent favor cellphones.
• One percent has no phone service.

More and more people are going wireless and we need to make sure the infrastructure and regulations in place reflect that.

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It’s easier to be unintentionally rude when you aren’t communicating face to face. Although technology has made communication easier, respect and etiquette don’t always translate.

The Green Bay Press Gazette reports that most Americans agree that mobile etiquette is getting worse – but many violators simply don’t care.

“A recent Intel survey found that 9 of 10 Americans report they’ve seen others misuse technology; 75 percent agree that mobile etiquette is worse than it was a year ago.

The Intel study found that we’re often aware of our own poor behavior. Almost 1 in 5 respondents report they know they’re being rude, but do it because everyone else does.”

Technology etiquette is important to social relationships and the work environment.

Read tips on how to be gracious with your gadgets in a professional setting: Remember technology etiquette in the office