E-Waste Recycler and Recycling Directory Operator Partner to Help Electronics Manufacturers, Consumers Divert Devices From Landfills
VISTA, CA — (Marketwire) — 04/16/12 — E-World Online, a leading provider of electronics recycling solutions, and Earth911, Inc., operator of the nation’s largest recycling directory, have partnered to expand E-World Online’s Manufacturer Interstate Take-back System (MITS), the world’s only comprehensive e-waste take-back solution for original equipment manufacturers (OEM), while educating consumers on how to properly recycle or dispose of electronic waste. This innovative alliance solves a complex issue for electronics manufacturers nationwide who are held accountable by state regulations to collect specified amounts of e-waste for recycling as well as demonstrate that the e-waste is handled responsibly.
Integration of E-World Online’s network of managed drop-off locations and Earth911’s database of more than 22,000 e-waste recyclers will provide consumers with the largest online directory of electronics recyclers ever assembled. The directory provides a search feature for consumers to find the closest drop-off location by entering their zip code, as well as information and directions for how to dispose of their device. These additional features fulfill manufacturers’ ‘consumer education program’ obligation mandated by state extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulation.
‘It’s been shown that consumers are less likely to recycle an electronic device if it is not convenient or they don’t have easily accessible information to do so,’ said Robert Erie, CEO of E-World Online. ‘Ultimately, the education and convenience offered through this directory will achieve the end goal of diverting electronics from landfills while providing our manufacturer clients with the comprehensive services necessary to ensure their compliance with state recycling regulations’
‘Manufacturers are able to direct consumers to the recycling locator through a branded call to action,’ said Earth911 President Corey Lambrecht. ‘This is a resource consumers will value greatly as they look to find local recycling locations and it takes a major burden off manufacturers, allowing them to focus on growing their core businesses.’
Both E-World Online and Earth911 will be attending the 2012 ISRI Convention and Expo.
For more on E-World Online, visit www.e-worldonline.com. For more on Earth911, visitwww.earth911.com.