We constantly hear about global warming from lentil sandal-wearing hippies and unless we can make a quick buck from our old tat we'd rather hang onto it thank you very much. So step forward this website by the name of Gazelle, which has been buying up old gadgets such as mobile phones, iPods, mp3 players, and laptops, regardless of their age.

Over the past months, the company claims that it has stopped nearly five million tons of waste from going to landfill. The company is a little bit like Techforward, a website that promises to buy up old stuff when the consumers upgrade.

Users of the website can list their product's details and answer some brief questions about the state of the product and the condition (a bit like what you do on eBay). Any accessories like chargers and such like are a bonus. Gazelle is then able to provide consumers with an accurate quote, which if accepted, will start the ball rolling.

A pre-paid envelope or box is then posted to the consumer to send the gadget off to its new home. Payment for the items are made via Paypal or cheque, which can take several weeks. Users of the site can be even more angelic by donating cash to around 23 charities.

If it turns out that an agreement cannot be made, then the item will be sent back free of charge. But, Gazelle have claimed that only one percent of all products received have ever been sent back.

The people behind the site hope to create an efficient and quick method of disposing of your old gadgets for cash. So what are you waiting for? The credit crunch is approaching and this is a good way to de-clutter and get cash for some more lovely gadgetry. Break out the dream-catcher and the nettle brandy!