Partners in the News
- Profitable, in-house 'green' disposal. "It doesn't happen every time, but occasionally, going green can also mean saving money. The State Electronics Challenge was designed by the Northeast Recycling Council . . . as a way to teach municipal leaders green electronic disposal techniques." September 2013
- Corvallis, Oregon awarded gold recognition by State Electronics Challenge. Moveers & Shakers, May 6th, The City of Corvallis, Oregon has been awarded gold recognition from the State Electronics Challenge. Published in Corvallis Gazette Times, May 2013
- Ohio EPA awarded bronze recognition by State Electronics Challenge. "The State Electronics Challenge has awarded the Ohio EPA a bronze recognition for its efforts in decreasing the environmental footprint of its computers." Published in eponline.com, April 2013
- State College, Pennsylvania, Regional Technology Program Receives Gold. Earth Day 2013 Observance Includes Focus on Sustainability. These achievements warranted Gold recognition from the State Electronics Challenge awarded to the State College, Pennsylvania, Regional Technology Program. Published in State College News, April 2013
- State and local governments recognized in national contest for reducing e-waste. State and local governments recognized in national contest for reducing e-waste. Published in Waste Recycling News, April 2013
- County recognized for electronics recycling. "Through participation in SEC, DuPage County has developed a consistent model for tracking and reporting its achievements. In 2011, the county’s SEC program eliminated nearly 7,000 pounds of solid waste, nearly 3,000 pounds of hazardous waste and another 25 pounds of toxic materials such as lead and mercury. The program has also reduced more than 380 tons of greenhouse gases — the equivalent of taking more than 250 cars off the road every year." Article published in the National Association of Counties (NACO) County News, January 2013
- uPage Holds Off on Cool Counties Vow. Naperville (Illinois) Sun, May 2012
- MDE Gets Award for Green Procurement. Cecil Whig (Elkton, MD), April 2012
- Providence School Department Recognized. Providence Journal; Providence, Rhode Island, May 2011
- Windsor Receives Silver Recognition for Recycling Efforts. Journal Inquirer; Manchester, Connecticut May 2011
- “9,000 Cars” Removed from the Road through Environmental Stewardship. PRWeb, April 2011
- Maine Recognized for Environmental Stewardship. Village Soup-Capital Weekly; Augusta, Maine, April 2010
