Craig hopes to play integral part in improving current R2 standards Lecanto, FL – Technology Conservation Group, Inc. (https://tcgrecycling.com) is excited to learn of Steve Craig’s appointment by Sustainable Electronics Recycling International (SERI) to the R2 Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and subsequent appointment to the R2 Consensus Body. SERI administers the Responsible Recycling (R2) Standard and Certification program for electronics …
Five Tips to Increase Your Returns
Customers often ask what can they do to get the most out of their electronic equipment and ultimately earn more money back from TCG. We put together these five tips to help everyone receive the greatest return on investment from both sides. 1.Separate IT Assets from Electronic Scrap Too often we receive assets and scrap mixed together in a Gaylord …
CAER Membership Surges
CAER MEMBERSHIP SURGES TO 114 E-WASTE LEADERS BACKING RESPONSIBLE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING ACT Growth reflects rising industry support for legislation that will create jobs, promote investment and increase exports of tested used electronics, commodities from e-waste Washington, DC (PRWEB) September 10, 2013 Membership in the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling (CAER) has surged in recent months, reflecting growing industry support for …
Leaders Praise Intro of Responsible Electronics Recycling Act
INDUSTRY LEADERS PRAISE INTRODUCTION OF RESPONSIBLE ELECTRONICS RECYCLING ACT Washington, DC – The Coalition for American Electronics Recycling (CAER) today encouraged swift passage of the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA), introduced today as HR 2791 in the 113th Congress by U.S. Rep. Gene Green (D-TX) and Mike Thompson (D-CA).Reflecting the bill’s bipartisan support, RERA is being supported by Representatives from …
TCG Joins Coalition for American Electronic Recycling
Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Joins the Coalition for American Electronics Recycling Lecanto, FL – Technology Conservation Group, Inc. has joined the Coalition for American Electronic Recycling, which is leading a campaign in support of the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (RERA) that will create jobs, promote investment and enhance sustainability. RERA, which will be reintroduced in the current session of Congress, …
TCG Community Outreach Awards Scholarships
TCG Community Outreach Awards Scholarships Technology Conservation Group, Inc. has awarded scholarships through Technology Community Outreach, created in 2011 to support and educate the community on the benefits of recycling. TCG Community Outreach has presented scholarships to three Citrus County high school students scoring the highest in an essay contest. The award prized at $1,500.00 for 1st place was given …
TCG Recognized for Exemplary Safety
Technology Conservation Group Recognized for Exemplary Safety by OSHA, USF SafetyFlorida The Lecanto electronics recycler received OSHA’s SHARP (Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program) award, which is given to private sector, small businesses with exemplary safety and health management programs. This is the company’s second SHARP renewal. It is one of 55 SHARP-certified companies in Florida. Hamilton Rice, President of …
TCG Reduces Injuries & Illnesses
Technology Conservation Group Reduces Injuries and Illness after Working with On-site Consultation (2/29/2012) Success Brief: Technology Conservation Group (TCG) in Lecanto, Florida had always strived to create and maintain safe working conditions for its workers, and even had an existing environmental safety and health program in place at the worksite. However, in 2005, TCG’s injury and illness rates were slightly …
TCG Offers Local College Scholarships
Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Offers Local College Scholarships Lecanto, FL – TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC., through its Community Outreach program, will host its second annual high school essay and art contests. The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each contest will be presented with scholarships toward the college of their choice in the amounts of $1,500.00, $1,000.00 and $750.00 …
TCG First Electronics Recycler to Take R2/RIOS Certification International
Technology Conservation Group, Inc. First Electronics Recycler to Take R2/RIOS® Certification International Lecanto, FL –TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC., an electronics recycling and asset management company headquartered in Lecanto, FL announced today that it has earned the prestigious industry designation R2/RIOS Certified Electronics Recycler® and achieved ISO 14001:2004 recertification in six of their processing facilities located in the United States, Mexico …