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E-Stewards and the Basel Action Network GRX is recognized by the Basel Action Network (BAN) as an E-Steward — one of North America's most responsible recyclers. This means that GRX promises to uphold BAN's pledge of true stewardship. As an E-steward, GRX pledges that the e-waste they handle will not be exported to developing countries or disposed in a landfill or incinerator, and that their operation meets best practices, as well as ensuring that others involved in the recycling chain are meeting all applicable environmental standards. Read more about E-Stewards and the full text of the BAN Pledge here. |
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• Environmental Protection Agency — eCycling. The EPA hosts a wealth of information at its eCycling site. It is great resource for regulations,
standards, and even buying tips to make disposition of your electronic equipment easier in the future.
• The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has several helpful resources regarding electronics recycling and hazardous waste
management. Electronics Waste Overview is a great site the gives an overview to the current condition of electronics waste and recycling in
Colorado. The Management of Electronics Waste document discusses electronics waste management and compliance.
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Cardboard and Other Paper-based Materials • United States: Click here for more links to city and state recycling centers throughout the country. • Canada: To find recycling centers in Canada, Click here and click on the link for your province or locale. Foam Packaging Material • United States: US regional recycling centers for extruded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging can be found by clicking here to the Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers. • Canada: To find places to recycle EPS foam packaging in Canada, click here to reach the Environmental and Plastics Industry Council of Canada. |
Organizations
• The Basel Action Network (BAN) is a US based organization that acts as an international watchdog for the toxic waste trade, or the exporting
of toxic materials and wastes from one country to another.
• International Association of Electronics Recyclers (IAER) is the trade association for the electronics recycling industry.
• Silcon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC) is a diverse grassroots coalition that engages in research, advocacy, and organizing around the
environmental and human health problems caused by the rapid growth of the high-tech electronics industry.
• National Recycling Coalition is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the advancement and improvement of recycling.
• Colorado Association for Recycling is a non-profit organization formed as the independent voice of public, private, and citizen
recyclers in Colorado.
• CORE is Colorado's leading sustainable business trade association that assists its members to promote and leverage social and
environmental responsible business practices.