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The Coalition for American Electronics Recycling
The Coalition for American Electronics Recycling represents U.S. companies that believe electronics recycling should be performed securely and sustainably, for the benefit of the American economy. They are committed to growing an American industry with the capacity to manage the volume of e-waste generated within our borders, creating good jobs and expanded trade.This Coalition of independent businesses was formed in the summer of 2011 to demonstrate to Congress that businesses do support the passage of the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (HR 2284/S1270) because it will promote fair and expanded trade in electronics commodities, while allowing American recyclers to rationalize new investments in plant and personnel necessary to legitimize and grow an American industry. The Coalition is a grassroots, membership-driven organization of like-minded businesses that is not associated with any other professional organization. They have come together with the purpose of passing the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act.
How You Can Get Involved
This is an important and urgent issue, with the potential for quick Congressional action on these bills. No matter who you are, the Coalition encourages you to get involved in any number of ways:
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If you are from an American electronics recycling business that supports our position:
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Learn more about the facts and our position on these bills
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Sign up as a member to lend your support to our cause
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Write to your elected officials in Congress and urge them to support these
bills;
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Visit with your Members of Congress or join us on future fly-ins to Washington, DC
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Host a tour of your responsible American electronics recycling facility to your elected officials to help educate them on this issue.
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If you are from another constituent group and want to show your support for this legislation, get involved by:
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Learning more about the facts and asking questions
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Writing or visiting with your elected officials to take action; and,
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Showing your support for responsible American electronics recyclers by using the Coalition for your recycling needs.
—www.americanrecycling.com.
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As of February 2012, there are 53 member companies operating over 100 facilities in more than 32 states, plus the District of Columbia.