--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Consumer Electronics Association (CEA):
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Two one-day opportunities to recycle consumer electronics. These events are free and open to the public. Accepted items include computer equipment, televisions, mobile devices and many more consumer electronics devices. Recycling is an important resource management issue and consumer electronics contain metal, plastic and glass that can be used in new products. Once a device is no longer being used, it’s important that it be responsibly recycled. | ||
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Saturday, October 19, 2013 | ||
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Kaimuki High School (2705 Kaimuki Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96816), as part of the 10th Annual Community Cleanup for many items beyond electronics. |
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9:00am – 1:00pm |
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Kapolei Middle School (91-5335 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707) |
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1:00pm – 5:00pm |
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EVENT SPONSORS: |
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| Funai Corp. Inc., Hitachi America Ltd., Imation, JVC America, Mitsubishi, Orion, Panasonic, P&F, PLR IP Holdings (Polaroid), Sanyo Manufacturing Corp., Sharp, Toshiba and VIZIO. | |||
In addition to these events, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® encourages all Hawaii residents to recycle their unwanted or unusable consumer electronics at manufacturer-sponsored collection locations and at regularly scheduled collection events throughout the state. Visit CEA’s newest technology tool GreenerGadgets.org and type in your zip code to find the electronics recycling collection location nearest to you. The website also features a list (updated quarterly) of electronics recycling collection events by county at GreenerGadgets.org/Hawaii. While on the website, learn about eco-friendly recycling options and find tools that support the responsible purchase, use and recycling of consumer electronics. Features include a powerful energy use calculator featuring the most up-to-date personal electronics products and energy figures. CEA and its member companies are committed to educating consumers about recycling consumer electronics and providing convenient recycling opportunities for them.
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the technology trade association representing the $203 billion U.S. consumer electronics industry. More than 2,000 companies enjoy the benefits of CEA membership, including legislative advocacy, market research, technical training and education, industry promotion, standards development and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA also owns and produces the International CES – The Global Stage for Innovation. All profits from CES are reinvested into CEA’s industry services. Find CEA online at www.CE.org, www.DeclareInnovation.com and through social media.
