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UPS Sustainability - Recycling Efforts Include Batteries and E-Waste




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UPS ' sustainability efforts are well known.  Perhaps you have seen their hybrid delivery trucks - sporting their neat hybrid logo.  I have seen them on the streets of Philadelphia.

 

UPS is also a leader in recycling.  In addition to paper they recycle batteries and e-waste; which is fast becoming a problem due to the rapid rate of obsolescence of computers and cell phones. e-waste contains significant toxins including lead.

 

" ... "e-waste" ... a significant global problem. ...  UPS recycled 27,753 pounds of batteries in 2008.  This included nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride, lithium iron,  ... implemented its own e-waste recycling program ...  has recycled more than 24.5 million pounds of electronic equipment."

 

 

VIA: UPS  LINK

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Posted by Green Dude on July 11, 2010 04:00 PM | |





Category: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle



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