Call2Recycle(R) Appoints Andrew Sirjord as Board Chairman
ATLANTA, GA--(Marketwire - October 27, 2009) - Call2Recycle®, the only free rechargeable battery and cell
phone collection program in North America, today announced the
appointment of Andrew Sirjord as chairman of the board of directors, tasked
to guide the company through strategies designed to spur growth and
development. Sirjord has been a board director with the organization since
2006, and was appointed chairman due to his distinct knowledge of
environment and energy related products, as well as his strong background
in legal affairs.
"Call2Recycle is poised to
expand our battery recycling capabilities to a greater level than we've
experienced before, so we welcome Andy's commitment to guide us through
fresh strategies as chairman of the board," said Carl Smith, president and
CEO of RBRC, which operates Call2Recycle. "Andy understands our long-term
goals and gives us a well-rounded perspective of the market and the
industry. I'm looking forward to a successful and productive future under
his leadership."
Sirjord is currently vice president of operations for SANYO Energy (U.S.A.)
Corporation, a division of SANYO North America, which is a subsidiary of
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. SANYO is a multi-billion dollar leading company
for energy and environment, providing solutions for environment, energy and
lifestyle applications. In his role as vice president of operations for
SANYO Energy, Sirjord is responsible for legal, IT, business information
systems, and human resources, as well as industry efforts specific to
rechargeable batteries in the USA.
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About Call2Recycle
Call2Recycle® is the only free rechargeable battery and cell phone
collection program in North America. Since 1994, Call2Recycle has diverted
more than 50 million pounds of rechargeable batteries from local landfills
and established a network of 30,000 recycling drop-off locations. Advancing
green business practices and environmental sustainability, Call2Recycle is
the most active voice promoting eco-safe reclamation and recycling of
rechargeable batteries and cell phones. Call2Recycle is operated by the
non-profit Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC). Learn more at
call2recycle.org or 877.2.RECYCLE.
About SANYO
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a global, multi-billion dollar leading company
for energy and environment, providing solutions for energy, environment and
lifestyle applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA.' SANYO Energy
(U.S.A.) Corporation, a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is
headquartered in Frisco, Texas, and handles sales and services for SANYO's
North American photovoltaic systems and rechargeable batteries. For further
information, please visit SANYO's web site at http://us.sanyo.com.