AT&T Partners With EPA to Increase E-cycling

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Published Aug. 4, 2009 at 3:12 a.m.

As the use of electronics grows in an increasingly populated and technology-oriented world, the federal government and wireless phone companies are developing ways to encourage people to properly dispose of unwanted electronic devices.AT&T is addressing the issue of recycling wireless devices by offering drop-off stations at more than 2,000 of ...

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Reader Response: The E-Cycling Debate

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Published July 8, 2009 at 12:11 a.m.

New laws requiring manufacturers to provide recycling electronics are rapidly catching on. Since 2003, 19 states have passed such laws, and similar legislation has been introduced in 12 other states.[caption id="attachment_20449" align="alignleft" width="298" caption="Lately, companies have begun to expand their efforts to make recycling safer for workers and more convenient ...

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New Wis. Bill Holds Manufacturers Accountable for E-cycling

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Published June 18, 2009 at 7:51 a.m.

The Wisconsin State Senate has passed a bill that will require all electronics manufacturers to provide recycling programs for electronic devices sold in the state starting Sept. 1.The program is similar to a law passed by Oregon last year in which manufacturers must register with the state and document the ...

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EPA Launches E-cycling Fraud Investigation

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Published June 16, 2009 at 12:15 p.m.
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According to the Post-Gazette, the U.S. EPA has filed a complaint, opening an investigation against EarthEcycle LLC, an Oklahoma electronics recycling company. The company partnered with local charitable organizations in a free electronics ...

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Best Buy To Launch E-cycling at All Locations

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Published Jan. 26, 2009 at 3:31 a.m.

Best Buy Co., Inc. is set to bring its electronics recycling program to all of its 1,006 stores on Feb. 15. The program is the latest addition to the initiatives offered by Best Buy called "Greener Together," which provide ways to recycle, reuse or trade-in end-of-life (EOL) electronics. Previously, Best Buy's e-cycling ...

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