Idealist

In their twelfth year now idea-list is a great resource for both those interested in getting involved and those who operating a non-profit. For like-minded individuals the site provides a way to identify opportunities for involvement in your local area, jobs, interns, and useful sites. For non-profits it can help locate consultants, materials, interested volunteers, resources and discussion boards. A definite bookmark.

Another piece of good news - According to the Washington Post Sony is the first major electronics company to team up with Waste Management Inc. to expand its recycle program. Most computer and electronics companies like HP, Apple, and Dell require consumers to mail in their old equipment to be recycled. Starting September 15 however, Sony will provide 75 recycle stations available for consumers to drop off their old goods to be recycled. All Sony or Sony-Ericsson products will be recycled for free but other brands will require a small fee. California and Minnesota got the major share of the the stations with 17 in CA and 19 in MN. Sony plans to double the number of drop-off centers within a year, hoping to have at least one in every state and ultimately one within 20 miles of 95% of the U.S. population.