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iGo(R) Partners With EPA for Plug-in to eCycling Program
iGo Recycles Encourages Consumers to eCycle Their Used Electronics
| Source: iGo
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - July 14, 2009) - iGo, a leading provider of portable power
management, has made a pledge to support and maintain the iGo Recycles
program in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency's Plug-in
to eCycling. The program is a voluntary partnership between the EPA and
electronics manufacturers to offer household consumers more opportunities
to donate or recycle their used
electronics.
"iGo has always had an eye to the planet's future with our universal chargers that reduce e-waste by enabling consumers to use
just one charger with every laptop and device they own," said Michael D.
Heil, president and chief executive officer of iGo. "Partnering with the
EPA's Plug-in to eCycling was the next logical step in our green commitment
and we're proud to be involved with the EPA."
In 2008 alone, Plug-in to eCycling partners collected and recycled 68
million pounds of used consumer
electronics in the United States. As a result of these recycling
efforts, partners prevented the release of greenhouse gases equal to the
annual emissions from approximately 16,800 cars. Since its inception in
2003, manufacturers and retailers have expanded their programs from
event-based collections to include tailored electronics reuse and recycling programs.
The iGo Recycles program has the company working with Waste Management,
North America's largest recycler, in order to ensure all iGo products are
recycled responsibly. Waste Management
recycles products in conjunction with WMRA ISO Certifications and the BAN
Environmental Stewardship Pledge. Waste Management complies with all local,
state and federal laws, rules and regulations. iGo's website, www.iGo.com,
features all of the necessary information and resources for consumers to
learn about recycling their electronics.
The EPA Plug-in to eCycling partnership coincidentally comes just in time
for the launch of the new iGo Green™ Technology product line expected in
stores and online later this year. Featuring the first green laptop charger, an eight-outlet surge
protector and a wall outlet, iGo Green
Technology products automatically use 85% less standby power than
standard power products, saving both energy
and money.
For more information about iGo Inc.'s newest products, please visit www.iGo.com.