Early in the year, I talked about our promise to make a difference through our recycling efforts as a company. It’s astonishing that the US discards an estimated 400 million units of electronics each year, according to the US EPA and we recognize our ability to help make a difference. We work hard at delivering that promise every day through our commitment to be “Greener Together” with our customers.
One of the most important ways we try to make a difference is by providing our customers an environmentally responsible way to dispose of electronics through our Trade-In and In-store recycling. For nearly a decade, we’ve offered a variety of recycling options in all of our US stores. In just our first year of our latest program, where consumers can drop off items at our stores for recycling, we’re going to recycle more than 1 million units, or more than 50 million pounds. We know this makes a difference, but there’s more to do.