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Dell, Sony, Sprint Vow to Push Recycling; Feds Unveil E-Waste Strategy

July 21, 2011July 22, 2011 by Tamar Wilner

Dell, Sprint and Sony have agreed to help the Environmental Protection Agency encourage certified electronics recycling, as the Obama administration unveiled a national strategy to encourage better e-waste management. The three companies have joined an EPA-industry partnership designed to promote environmentally sound management of used electronics. In addition, the CEOs ... Read more »

Intel Makes Green Power Push, Keeps EPA Top Spot

February 2, 2011February 2, 2011 by Tamar Wilner

Intel has increased its annual green power purchases by 75 percent, retaining the top spot in the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ranking of Green Power Partnership companies. The chip manufacturer has increased its annual green power usage to more than 2.5 billion kWh (2.5 TWh), the most of more than ... Read more »

Apple Ranks Last for Environmental Response

January 24, 2011January 24, 2011 by Tamar Wilner

A coalition of 36 environmental groups has accused Apple of ignoring unhealthy conditions at the Chinese factories of its suppliers. A report (Chinese only) by the Beijing-based non-profit Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs (IPE) ranked Apple last among 29 tech companies for their responsiveness to health and environmental concerns ... Read more »

Judge Dismisses NYC E-Waste Recycling Suit

June 29, 2010December 14, 2010 by Paul Nastu

A federal judge dismissed a suit that had been brought by the electronics industry against New York City’s new e-waste recycling initiative, according to reports. The suit had been brought against the city by Panasonic, LG Electronics, Sony and Samsung, which argued the new recycling law would have imposed undue ... Read more »

NY Passes E-Waste Law, Manufacturers Get Ready To Pay

June 1, 2010December 14, 2010 by Paul Nastu

The New York State legislature passed a new electronics recycling law on Friday over unified Republican opposition, according to a report in the Albany Business Journal. The new bill attempts to limit the growth of hazardous waste in New York landfills by requiring manufacturers to accept used electronics from consumers. ... Read more »

HP, Sony, Dell Push PVC, BFR Restrictions

May 24, 2010 by Paul Nastu

An alliance of global companies including Acer, Dell, Hewlett-Packard and Sony Ericsson, and environmental organizations including the European Environmental Bureau (EEB), urged restrictions on PVC and brominated substances in electric and electronic equipment in the EU, according to a press release by the EEB. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and brominated flame ... Read more »

Cisco, Ericsson Top Greenpeace IT Leaders Ranking

April 30, 2010April 30, 2010 by Gina Roos

Cisco and Ericsson top the latest update to Greenpeace’s Cool IT Leaderboard list, while Panasonic, Sony and Sharp rank at the bottom. Findings indicate that there is a significant gap between talk and action by some of these global IT companies, says Greenpeace. Greenpeace based the rankings on three main ... Read more »

Sony Sets Goal of Zero Environmental Footprint by 2050

April 8, 2010 by Paul Nastu

Taking the long view, Sony is instituting its “Road to Zero” plan, which would see the company have zero environmental footprint by 2050. The company is looking at not only reducing its waste and emissions, but also at its use of materials such as petroleum-based virgin plastics. Generally, Sony is ... Read more »

CES Roundup: Sony, Casio, HP, Samsung Unveil Energy Efficient Electronics

January 7, 2010January 7, 2010 by Paul Nastu

A rash of new, more energy efficient consumer electronics are drawing the spotlight at CES 2010 in Las Vegas. A good chunk of the 20,000-some new product launches at the show featured decreased energy usage or more environmentally friendly manufacture or components, reports 9News. In fact, there are about four ... Read more »

Nike Tops Annual Climate Action Scores

November 18, 2009 by Gina Roos

Nike has topped Climate Counts’ third annual corporate climate performance scorecard with 83 points (out of a possible 100) for the second year in a row. Stoneyfield Farm followed closely with 81 points. Unilever received 80 points. The climate performance scorecard ranks 90 companies in 12 sectors. The survey finds ... Read more »

E-Waste Recycling Partnerships Proliferate

July 23, 2009December 14, 2010 by Gina Roos

While electronics waste or e-waste recycling partnerships are providing significant environmental benefits by keeping waste out of landfills, they are also giving manufacturers and retailers an environmental marketing edge by providing their customers with a needed service, together with financial incentives, whether its through gift cards or charitable donations. Here ... Read more »

Sony Europe Goes to 100% Renewable Energy

July 2, 2009July 2, 2009 by Paul Nastu

Sony Europe has taken a leading role in the use of renewable energy, achieving 100 percent renewable energy usage in FY08, according to a press release. Globally, Sony reduced 100,000 tons of CO2 emissions through renewable energy use and offsets in FY08. At Sony Europe, every facility with more than ... Read more »

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