Green Business Bureau Helps Members Recycled Used Electronics and IT Equipment

June 23, 2010 - PRLog -- HOUSTON – Disposing of old electronics like computers and cell phones has become a challenge for businesses, as this type of “e-waste” is now considered hazardous because it contains toxic chemicals like lead and mercury, as well as flame retardants that are possible carcinogens.  As the nation’s leading green business certification program, the Green Business Bureau (http://www.gbb.org) is tackling this challenge directly, and has just announced a partnership with CorporateRenew (http://www.corporaterenew.com/ref/gbb/)  a service of YouRenew.com (http://www.yourenew.com).  The joint effort will give Green Business Bureau members access to the CorporateRenew “recycle for cash” program as a part of their membership benefits.

“At the Green Business Bureau, our mission is to always focus on the economic viability of going green for our members,” says Marcos Cordero, CEO and co-founder. “Our new partnership with CorporateRenew is simply another way that we can help our members go green and realize an economic benefit by doing so.”

Through the agreement, Green Business Bureau members will be able to recycle old electronic equipment, cell phones and PDAs through CorporateRenew’s easy process, which involves a simple online form and free UPS or FedEx pick up.  CorporateRenew then distributes the e-waste to their E-Stewards Initiative founding member and ISO 14001-certified recycling partners  for environmentally-sustainable recycling and reuse.  Green Business Bureau members then receive a check and an End Use report detailing their order.

“We were especially impressed with the professionalism and thoroughness of the CorporateRenew program,” says Cordero. “They employ a two-step data wiping process to ensure our members’ confidential information is protected, and they will shred and recycle any electronics that either cannot by wiped clean or that are beyond repair through their NAID-certified recycling partner.”  

Cordero also points out that the goals of CorporateRenew are closely aligned with those of the Green Business Bureau.  Namely:

•   Transparency – The Green Business Bureau prides itself on transparency both in its own business practices and the transparency it provides to the customers of its members.  CorporateRenew allows customers a trial order to test the process before placing a full order and provides a detailed End Use Report at the end of the recycling process.

•   Convenience – The Green Business Bureau’s online tool for completing environmental initiatives is considered best-in-class for its innovation, ease of use and convenience.  CorporateRenew makes their recycling process as convenient as possible by allowing orders to be placed online, or through an account representative at 1.888.363.7473, and arranging free UPS or FedEx pick up at the customer location.

•   Incentive – The Green Business Bureau’s initiatives are focused on realizing the most economic benefit from employing sustainable business practices.  CorporateRenew’s service is centered on recovering the most value from old electronics.

•   Environmental Credibility – The Green Business Bureau has developed its initiatives  based on guidelines set forth by the US EPA, Department of Energy and other governing entities and offers a national network of over 600 ecoconsultants to independently verify member certifications.  CorporateRenew adheres to a non-export, no-landfill policy for every piece of electronic equipment it receives and partners exclusively with ISO 14001-certified recyclers and E-Stewards Initiative founding members.

More information on the Green Business Bureau and CorporateRenew’s partnership can be found at http://www.corporaterenew.com/ref/gbb/.

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About Green Business Bureau:
GBB is a national third-party program providing certification for businesses that follow environmentally responsible practices. Started by a group of environmental and business professionals who recognized a need in the marketplace for a trusted green certification for small- to medium-sized businesses, GBB fosters environmental awareness among businesses and promotes business practices that are both environmentally responsible and commercially beneficial.