The Consumer Electronics Association has joined forces with leading technology companies, government agencies, environmental groups and millions of eBay users to confront the challenge of e-waste through eBay's Rethink Initiative.
The Rethink Initiative brings private and public organizations together to promote reuse and recycling as key steps in the technology purchase process. At the Rethink site (www.ebay.com/rethink), individuals can take advantage of two core resources:
Education: Comprehensive information on the options available to consumers and small businesses to reuse or responsibly recycle computers, cell phones and other electronics.
Disposition tools: Easy access to a full range of responsible product disposition options--including services provided by Rethink Initiative participants--and a variety of eBay-related solutions including assisted selling on eBay with convenient local drop-off options, trade-in programs, donating to charity or recycling in their local area.
"Environmental stewardship is a priority for the consumer electronics industry, and CEA is proud to be involved in eBay's Rethink Initiative. It is a unique resource that will empower American consumers and businesses with the information they need to conveniently reuse and recycle electronics products," stated CEA President and CEO Gary Shapiro.
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