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http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/industries/technology/article/hp-recycles-nearly-250-million-pounds-products-2007-50-percent-increase-2006_465119_12.html

PALO ALTO, Calif., Feb 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) — HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced it recycled nearly 250 million pounds of hardware and print cartridges globally in its fiscal year 2007 – an increase of approximately 50 percent over the previous year and the equivalent of more than double the weight of the Titanic.

HP also reused 65 million pounds of hardware to be refurbished for resale or donation, increasing its annual reuse rate by 30 percent.

In 2007, HP surpassed its goal to recycle 1 billion pounds of technology equipment and is well on its way to reaching its new goal to recover 2 billion pounds of products by the end of 2010.

“HP set the most aggressive recovery goal in the IT industry and we’re on track to meet it,” said Pat Tiernan, vice president, Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility, HP. “This progress demonstrates our success in offering convenient and comprehensive recovery services around the world and is another milestone in HP’s longstanding environmental commitment.”

The news that HP has recycled this volume of equipment is great news. No doubt people will say that more could be done, and it can, but we need to accentuate the positive, continue the innovation in the recycling of computer equipment and maintain the momentum. That HP and other vendors are doing this, is one step, the next is to bring on board the consumers, the small/medium businesses and the enterprise.

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