City, County of San Francisco Sign on as e-Stewards Enterprises

The Basel Action Network (BAN), Seattle, has announced that both the city and county of San Francisco have achieved the status of e-Stewards Enterprise. The designation recognizes cities, counties and companies that take concrete measures to eliminate the export of hazardous electronic scrap to developing countries by using certified e-Stewards recyclers to manage their electronic waste, according to BAN.

"The technology tools we use in our everyday lives too often end up in the environment as a major source of toxic pollution. Our city's primary focus when it comes to electronics is on reuse," says Melanie Nutter, director of San Francisco’s Department of Environment. "But when we do need to recycle, we are committed to doing it responsibly."