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WasteWise is proud to announce the Electronics Challenge. With the current pace of technological advancement, electronic equipment becomes outdated quickly. Electronics can be reused, upgraded, and remanufactured. Extending the life of electronic products can also reduce disposal costs and provide potential tax write-offs.

How can my organization reduce electronic waste?

Some examples of electronic product waste reduction activities include:

• Donating reusable electronic equipment (e.g., to schools or other nonprofit organizations).
• Buying remanufactured equipment instead of new equipment.
• Contracting with suppliers to lease electronics.
• Recycling equipment from your organization that cannot be reused.

Electronic product manufacturers might also consider other options, such as:

• Redesigning an electronic product so that it can be more easily upgraded or remanufactured.
• Establishing a take-back program for electronic products from customers, and remanufacture or upgrade these products for resale.

What resources do you have to help my organization reduce electronics waste?

When you sign up, we will send you the WasteWise Update on electronic product recovery. In addition, visit the Electronics Challenge resources page for useful Web sites, publications, articles, and trade associations.

How do I join?

Simply complete and submit the online pledge card indicating which electronics waste reduction activities your organization would like to explore.

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Last Updated: August 15, 2008