"Plug-Into eCycling" Partners to be Acknowledged at Las Vegas Event on Sat. Jan. eight
Contact: David Deegan 617-918-1017 / deegan.dave@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C.-- 01/07/05) - EPA's senior manager directly responsible for recycling and solid waste disposal issues will declare results from the 1st countrywide pilot effort to recycle used consumer electronics. In the program, called "Plug-In to eCycling," E.P.A. partners with major countrywide retailers to collect and safely recycle used equipment such as cell phones, computers and audio and visual equipment.
In Saturday's presentation, E.P.A. will outline the increasing opportunities for consumers to recycle used electronics. Also, EPA's newest "Plug-In to eCycling" partner will be announced - one who will bring consumers unparalleled education on the need to recycle old electronics and provide them with existing opportunities to do so. Finally, E.P.A. will recognize the significant contributions made by current partners to safe electronics recycling in 2004.
EPA's Plug-In to eCycling Partners are: Apple, Best Buy, Brother, Cingular (formerly AT&T Wireless), Dell, Epson, Good Guys, HP, Intel, JVC, Lexmark, Office Depot, Panasonic, Pioneer, Philips, Sharp, Sony, Samsung and Staples.
Who: Thomas P. Dunne
Acting Assistant Administrator
E.P.A. Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
What: Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award Plan
When: Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Consumer Electronics Show
Las Vegas Convention Center
North Hall, N256
Event: Green Gadgets: Environmentally Friendly Industry Initiatives Making a Difference
More information about the Plug-In Plan and its partners is at:
http://www.plugintoecycling.org .
