Manufacturers, Retailers Support Consumer Electronics Recycling
Plug-In to eCycling partners expanded their electronics recycling programs and collected and recycled more than 66.5 million pounds of used electronics in 2008, nearly a 30 percent increase from the previous year. Plug-In To eCycling is a partnership between EPA and leading consumer electronics manufacturers and retailers that fosters opportunities for consumers to donate or recycle their used electronics.
"Our Plug-In partners are continuing to develop programs that help consumers protect the environment," says Susan Bodine, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. "It's exciting to see these programs mature rapidly at a time when people are increasingly looking for ways to do their part by recycling their used electronics."
Recycling electronics conserves resources and energy needed to manufacture new materials. In 2008, Plug-In partners prevented the release of greenhouse gases equal to the annual emissions from approximately 15,500 cars. Plug-In partners have tailored the collection of consumer electronics for reuse and recycling in a variety of ways, such as in-store take back, mail-in recycling, online trade-in, and hosting local collection events.
More information about the Plug-In to eCycling program and a list of partners: www.epa.gov/plugin/
"Our Plug-In partners are continuing to develop programs that help consumers protect the environment," says Susan Bodine, assistant administrator for EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response. "It's exciting to see these programs mature rapidly at a time when people are increasingly looking for ways to do their part by recycling their used electronics."
Recycling electronics conserves resources and energy needed to manufacture new materials. In 2008, Plug-In partners prevented the release of greenhouse gases equal to the annual emissions from approximately 15,500 cars. Plug-In partners have tailored the collection of consumer electronics for reuse and recycling in a variety of ways, such as in-store take back, mail-in recycling, online trade-in, and hosting local collection events.
More information about the Plug-In to eCycling program and a list of partners: www.epa.gov/plugin/