Why Join?

Why become an SEC Partner? 

Environmental Benefits

By becoming an SEC Partner, your organization will be demonstrating environmental leadership in your state, region, and the nation.  Your actions as a Partner will have significant environmental benefits.  For example, for every 1,000 “green” computers purchased and old units recycled, you

• Decrease energy usage by 1.2 million kWh, equivalent to the electricity needed to power 101 households annually;
• Lower greenhouse gas emissions by 90 MTCE, the equivalent of removing 71 passenger cars from the road per year;
• Avoid 34.7 metric tons of municipal solid waste, or the amount of waste generated by 18 households annually;
• Decrease hazardous waste entering the waste stream by 17 metric tons; and
• Avoid the use of 340 pounds of toxic materials, including lead and mercury.  *

Cost Reductions

The environmental benefits, such as energy savings, you organization achieves from being a Partner translate into cost savings. 

Tools to Get the Job Done

The SEC provides tools to help your organization improve its life cycle management of its electronic assets, including:

1. An on-line “tool kit” for developing, implementing, and improving electronics stewardship in your organization -- from purchasing “green” computers to energy conservation and reusing and recycling obsolete equipment. 
2. One-on-one technical assistance on such issues as program requirements, available resources, mentor organizations, and completion of data collection forms.
3. Partner-only teleconferences and networking opportunities to share information and best practices with your peers.
4. A Partner-only Listserv.

Recognition

Partners have the opportunity to receive annual recognition for their accomplishments at state and regional venues.  

It’s Easy to Become a Partner

On-line registration is free and simple.  It won’t take more than 2 or 3 minutes of your time.  Your organization then becomes eligible for the Partner-only resources listed above.
Download a fact sheet about the SEC and the benefits of becoming a Partner.

* Based on the purchase of 1000 EPEAT^® Silver registered CPUs with LCD monitors, and the recycling of 1000 CPUs with CRT monitors; estimates were calculated using the U.S. EPA-funded Electronics Environmental Benefits Calculator (version 1.1, dated 4-18-07).