Toshiba expands computer recycling program

Trying to demonstrate its continuing commitment to preserving the environment for future generations, Toshiba's Digital Products Division announced that it has enhanced its recycling initiatives with a free computer take-back program. The company also announced it has joined the Green Electronics Council's Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) by registering select notebook models with EPEAT.

To keep computers out of dumpsters and landfills, Toshiba offers to recycle its notebook computers for free with no obligation by the consumer to purchase a new Toshiba computer. Non-Toshiba notebook computers will be recycled for a small shipping fee.

 

In addition, Toshiba offers users the option of trading in their used, functioning computers for cash. Toshiba is providing users with a product value estimator at http://toshiba.eztradein.com/toshiba/ .

Toshiba's recycling and computer take-back initiatives are large and responsible strides to protect the environment. Proper recycling techniques ensure that minimal damage will be done to the environment as a result of improper disposal.

EPEAT is a procurement tool that enables purchasers to evaluate and select computers and monitors based upon their environmental attributes. As an EPEAT member, Toshiba submitted the Tecra A8 and the Tecra M5 for analysis and registration. In particular, the Tecra A8 should demonstrate that environmental considerations and product performance can be simultaneously achieved.

Regarding the European Union environmental directives, Toshiba unveiled its first Restriction on Hazardous Waste (RoHS)-compatible1 notebook, the Tecra S3, for the business channel in October 2005, a full 10 months prior to the RoHS standard taking effect. Toshiba also introduced the first RoHS-compatible notebook at retail with the Satellite A55-S1064 at Wal-Mart in December 2005.

For more information on Toshiba's recycling and take-back programs, please visit www.toshibadirect.com .