The Executive’s Daily Green Briefing

November 21, 2007

Target Sells Used Electronics Online

target-sells-used-4335.jpgTarget is testing sales of “pre-owned” Apple Inc iPods, video games consoles and televisions on its Website. While results have been positive, it has not made a decision on whether or not to continue the business, Reuters reports.

It began the test about 30 days ago after seeing that many used electronics returned to its stores in “perfect working order.”

Depending on the policy for returning electronics to manufacturers, who then check that they work fine and return to the retailer, this could prove to reduce energy used for transportation.

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