HP Hiking Coupons to Boost Electronics Recycling

Hewlett Packard announced that, for a limited time, it will double the value of its current Planet Partners return and recycling e-coupon to encourage the responsible recycling of unwanted computer hardware.

The double e-coupon program will reward consumers in the United States with up to $100 toward the purchase of a new product on hpshopping.com when they place an order through HP's online recycling service between April 1, 2004, and April 30, 2004.

"HP has been a pioneer in developing and investing in state-of-the-art recycling technologies, and Earth Day provides us with a unique opportunity to offer our customers an additional incentive to recycle their used or unwanted computer equipment in the most convenient and environmentally responsible manner," said Walt Rosenberg, vice president of corporate, social and environmental responsibility, Corporate Affairs, HP.

Customers can get rid of unwanted or outdated hardware by purchasing HP's environmentally responsible recycling service online at www.hp.com/recycle. Hardware recycling costs between $17 and $46, depending on the type of product being recycled. HP will arrange for at-home pick-up, and the e-coupon is e-mailed directly to the customer.