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Recycle. Reduce. Recharge! iGo(R) Launches the Industry's First Recycling Program Aimed for Chargers
| Source: iGo
SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwire - May 7, 2009) - With its new green product line coming out
later this year, iGo, the
leading provider of innovative portable power solutions has launched iGo
Recycles, an electronic
device and charger recycling program created to reduce landfill waste.
While other consumer
electronic recycling programs take back electronic devices, iGo is the
first to go one step further by specifically creating recycling efforts for
chargers; one of the most often overlooked electronic devices in the home.
"As a leader in the power solutions industry, iGo must help reduce the
amount of materials our industry pours into landfills," said Michael D.
Heil, president and chief executive officer of iGo. "It isn't enough for
our chargers to just provide the lowest standby power draw on the market,
or to reduce e-waste through the iGo power tip solution. iGo Recycles
extends our commitment to reduce the
amount of electronic devices and chargers in landfills. From constant
product innovation to comprehensive recycling programs, iGo is the one-stop
solution for powering electronic devices while also helping to protect our
planet."
The new green section of iGo's Website, at www.iGoGreen.com, not only lists
local depots where customers can recycle electronic devices, but also
features a special widget for customers to find local electronic device
recyclers in their zip code. Customers can also create shipping labels on
the iGo Website or locate drop-off locations to send their old chargers
back to iGo to be recycled.
For the chargers mailed in, iGo has partnered with Waste Management, the
industry leader in waste and environmental services in North America. To
ensure that the products are recycled responsibly, Waste Management
complies with all local, state, and federal laws, rules and regulations,
and will recycle the chargers in conjunction with WMRA ISO Certifications
and the BAN Environmental Stewardship Pledge.
Additionally, the new iGo Green™ Technology product line to be released
in stores and online later this summer will save both energy and money for
users. Featuring the first green laptop charger, an eight outlet surge
protector and a wall outlet, iGo Green Technology products automatically
use 80% less standby power than standard power products.
For more information about iGo Inc.'s (NASDAQ : IGOI ) newest products,
please visit www.iGo.com.