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ReCellular to Add 30,000 Recycling Drop-Offs for Mobile Phones

Partnerships Aim to Increase Phone Recycling in the US and Latin America ReCellular Inc., is a leaders in trading, refurbishing and recycling of used cell phones, pagers, printer cartridges, PDAs and other handheld electronic devices. ReCellular is now accelerating the reuse and recycling of used personal electronics with the addition of 30,000 more drop off recycling locations in the US and expanding into Latin America. ReCellular is establishing the drop-off locations in the United States for mobile phones in partnership with RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation), a nonprofit public service organization created to promote the recycling of portable rechargeable batteries. The expansion was triggered in part by new legislation introduced in California last month regarding the need to divert all cell phones from landfills and asking the industry to take more responsibility for recycling old rechargeable batteries as well as cell phones. ReCellular's program is supported by the CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association), which is encouraging cell phone stores and manufacturers to set up these types of collection points. Many other industry leaders are already facilitating take-back initiatives in their stores, including Verizon Wireless, Sprint PCS, and Best Buy. In Latin America, ReCellular is working with the ALACEL mobile […]

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Industry Urges Congress to 'Stay the Course' on Fuel Cell Funding

US Fuel Cell Council Outlines Steps Needed to Fulfill President Bush's Hydrogen Goals The US Fuel Cell Council (USFCC) asked Congress today to increase federal funding for fuel cell and hydrogen research and demonstration programs and fund the nation's core research programs before adding Congressional "earmarks." The USFF urges Congress to "stay the course" on fuel cell related funding. "America is poised to lead the world in fuel cell and hydrogen technology; however, other countries, particularly Japan, continue to gain on our progress." The Council asked the Committees to: Fund the full Bush Administration program for hydrogen before adding earmarks. The Council asked the Energy and Water Appropriations subcommittees to support $93.3 million for hydrogen. The Council also expressed concern about the detrimental role that earmarks have had on the DOE's core research programs for hydrogen. The diversion of more than $35 million in FY 2004 to earmarked programs forced DOE to put its key competitively bid programs on hold. The USFCC requested that earmarks should be additive to the core hydrogen budget. Increase funding for low-temperature fuel cells for power generation and transportation to $97.7 million. The Interior Appropriations letters call for an additional $20 million above the President's […]

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SMART Papers Sets New Environmental Standard for Premium Coated Printing Papers

First U.S. Papermaker To Feature 30% Postconsumer Waste Content in Flagship Coated Grades. SMART Paper's CEO Tim Needham says many corporations and their customers want environmentally responsible papers, and SMART Papers, an independent manufacturer of super premium printing papers in North America, announced it is now making part of its flagship coated paper gradeline, Kromekote, with 30% post-consumer waste (PCW) content. It will also increase its entire Knightkote Matte coated product line to 30% post-consumer waste, effective immediately. These papers are used in everything from annual reports and corporate marketing materials to labels and book covers. They are also used extensively in digital printing. Three other Kromekote products will use 30% PCW content by Fall 2004. SMART Papers' coated papers currently have between 0 and 20% PCW content — an amount either on par with or above that found in competing coated printing papers. "The time is right to start commercializing high-end coated papers that are earth friendly," Needham said. "Looking out over the next couple of years, it will be technically and economically viable for a non-integrated paper manufacturer to market premium coated papers with 100% PCW content." Kromekote Glass, which Needham said is the most elegant high-gloss printing […]

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Avista Labs Changes Name to ReliOn

Avista Labs, a provider of high reliability fuel cell solutions for backup power applications, has changed its company name to ReliOn effective today. The name change was completed as part of an overall relaunch of the company. The process began in July 2003 with a change in Avista Labs' financial status. Prior to that time, Avista Labs was a wholly-owned subsidiary of Avista Corp, an energy company involved in the production, transmission and distribution of energy as well as other energy-related businesses. In August, 2003, Avista Labs completed its "A" round of capital funding, which resulted in an overall reduction of Avista Corp's percentage of ownership. The company has progressed from primarily a research & development lab to a commercial entity focused on sales and growth. That progress included the recent appointment of a new CEO, John D. Werderman. Mr. Werderman stated, "The evolution of the company now provides an opportunity for rebranding. The name change to ReliOn better reflects the company's status as an independent privately-held corporation doing commercial business." Gary Flood, vice-president of marketing and business development explained, "The selection of ReliOn as our new company name reflects our focus and commitment to providing reliable back up power […]

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Quad & Norm Meet Forest Standards

Two leading companies that are models of sustainable business practices, Quad Graphics and Norm Thompson, made announcements recently that will help protect forests. Quad Graphics, the world’s largest privately held commercial printer, has achieved chain-of-custody certification from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC). That means customers can print their magazines, catalogs and other printed materials on FSC-certified paper and get the benefit of displaying the FSC logo in those materials. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) uses Quad Graphics as their printer for its showcase magazine, National Wildlife, as well as its childrens publications Ranger Rick, Your Big Backyard and Wild Animal Baby. Laura Hickey, NWF’s Senior Director of Production said, As one of the largest conservation education organizations in the country, being able to specify FSC-certified paper and display the FSC logo demonstrates our support of responsible forest management that is critical for maintaining healthy wildlife habitat.Quad/Graphics, headquartered in Sussex, Wisconsin, is an employee-owned firm and a pioneer in incorporating sustainable practices throughout company operations and in the printing industry. The company employs 12,000 people worldwide and has annual sales of $2 billion. Their magazine clients include Architectural Digest, Time, Newsweek, People, Food & Wine, and National Geographic. Some of their […]

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