Archive for the ‘Press’ Category
GEEP to recycle Philips electronics
August 18th, 2010 | 
Author: DAILY NEWS Aug 16, 2010 1:45 PM
GEEP (Global Electric Electronic Processing) Inc. recently announced that it has been selected by MMD Singapore Pte. Ltd., and all its affiliates (Trademark Licensee of Philips IT Displays) as a partner to provide recycling and collection services for ‘Philips Display Products’ National Take Back Program.
MMD has joined the growing number of manufacturers in providing completely free, responsible recycling services for all Philips Display Products in Canada.
“Our aim at Philips is to inspire everyone to lead a greener life,” says a Philips spokesperson. “This is just one of the green initiatives that are helping people to save our planet.”
GEEP will provide collection services for Philips Display Products at one of its two Canadian processing facilities, either in Edmonton, Alberta or Barrie, Ontario.
GEEP is a fully integrated global service provider, offering a complete solution for the management of used technology and end of life electric, electronic and telecommunications waste.
Twitter/geepmichigan
Article: http://bit.ly/aUQplc
Posted in 
Tags: 
New York Passes Strict E-waste Law
by Amanda Wills
Published on June 9th, 2010
It has been hailed as “the most progressive, best researched e-waste bill in country” by the Natural Resources Defense Council.
While New York is the 23rd state to pass an e-waste law, this new legislation is more stringent, holding both manufacturers and consumers responsible for disposing electronic waste.
Starting in April 2011, manufacturers across the state must offer free programs allowing consumers to drop of their items for proper disposal. Manufacturers will also be prohibited from dumping e-waste in landfills. That same rule will go into effect for consumers starting Jan. 15, 2015.
According to The New York Times, the state will mandate the amount of electronic waste each company is required to recycle or reuse annually. This number is based on each manufacturer’s market share of electronics sales in New York.
Companies that don’t meet the recycling standards will be ordered to pay fines that will be used to fund state-run recycling programs. “Recycling credits” will be rewarded to companies that collect more waste than required, an aspect of the law that has been called an “unfortunate loophole” as these credits can be traded or sold.
Full Story:
Recycled computers, televisions still ending up in dumps
Published On Sun May 09 2010
In its first year, the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES) — a private agency created by provincial regulation — gathered only a third of the 42,000 tonnes of toxin-laced equipment it was originally supposed to collect, according to reports obtained by the Star.
Environment Minister John Gerretsen wants to know why.
“I have been disappointed that (OES) haven’t been able to meet the targets,” Gerretsen said in an interview. “I don’t know what has gone wrong.”
Waste Diversion Ontario, which oversees the OES for the ministry, says the private agency has broken a vital agreement to meet collection standards set out by Gerretsen.
An OES spokesperson blamed the problem on growing pains of a new program.
Here’s how it is supposed to work: Companies or non-profits are designated as “collectors” to pick up used electronics homeowners toss out by the millions. OES pays collectors up to $235 a tonne out of “eco-fees” contained in the cost of each new electronic gadget sold (from $2 to $26 each). The OES then divides the haul from the collectors among eight approved recyclers, which extract usable components and safely dispose of toxic materials, like mercury or beryllium.
The problem, insiders say, is many other collectors have opted out of the provincial program and are selling the material — possibly overseas — for up to five times the OES amount. One concern is that shady recyclers are taking the most lucrative components and illegally dumping the rest in landfills in North America or overseas.
“The current electronic recycling program in Ontario is a failure,” said Coutts.
“It doesn’t meet its targets for diversion and environmentally-sound recycling. And it provides no incentive for investment into green technology and jobs in the province. “
The problems came to a head in January when Waste Diversion Ontario filed a rare “failure to comply,” notice against the OES, whose board includes Sony, Hewlett Packard and Best Buy executives. It told OES it had to do a better job of collecting the material and selling consumers on the program.
Another major recycler, Barrie’s Global Electric Electronic Processing (GEEP), wants the program fixed. Vice-president of international marketing Chris Gariepy says legitimate recycling companies have to spend a lot more money to properly process electronics in Ontario. Other recyclers make more money off the program, but have not made the capital investment in equipment to safely handle e-waste and he said some may not have the proper provincial approvals to do the work.
Link to Article:
GREEN SPACE: Warren-based GEEP grows by refining e-waste closed-loop recycling
metromode, 4/15/2010
GEEP — that’s Global Electric and Electronics Processing — Michigan is located in a 23,000-square-foot facility in Warren and employs nine. But the company is actively looking for at least 80,000 square feet of space in the Metro Detroit area, which means there will be hiring as well.
Doug Verkeyn, sales account manager for the company, attributes GEEP’s growth to the company’s closed-loop system, which means clients get a complete range of secure, environmentally sound recycling and asset management services — from analysis to software data-wiping to refurbishment to shredding and recycling.
The company has seven locations in the United States and Canada, with the Michigan location serving the Midwest region. Currently, GEEP Michigan can offer all of the company’s services in-house but one: shredding and recycling. GEEP’s Barrie, Ontario facility handles that.
For now.
Once a larger facility is secured, this final piece of the loop can be offered, along with GEEP’s other services, in one Southeast Michigan location.
In the meantime, the company is making do by ensuring that client needs are still taken care of at a GEEP facility, which ensures adherence to a high standard of quality. Verkeyn says that the toxins and solid waste tonnage that GEEP’s process keeps out landfills is important to the company. “Marching towards a safer and cleaner environment for our future generations, that’s the main goal.”
Contact GEEP at 877-GEEP4YU or via their website, www.geepmichigan.com.
Source: Doug Verkeyn, GEEP Michigan
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
Article Link:
http://www.metromodemedia.com/innovationnews/GSgeep041510.aspx
ESD Alternative Energy Conference:
Creating Solutions, Driving Change
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Doubletree Dearborn Hotel
5801 Southfield Expressway
Detroit, Michigan 48228
Featuring: Lunch Keynote Speaker Stanley “Skip” Pruss, Director, Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) and Michigan’s Chief Energy Officer
Mark your calendar for the conference that will bring together leaders in the alternative energy industry, and representatives of government, policy and technology to discuss issues and offer solutions and opportunities available in this industry. Panel discussions, breakout sessions and exhibits are only some of the attractions that this conference will offer.
The conference will feature the businesses that are already making this happen, the policy makers that are laying the enabling legislation, entrepreneurial and funding opportunities, and the industries in Michigan that have a stake in alternative energy.
Conference Schedule:
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Registration, Networking, Exhibitors and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m.– 9:00 a.m.
Welcome Presentation
- ESD Institute Directors Dave Skiven and Chris Webb
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Morning keynote speaker
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion #1 – “Success Stories and Opportunities”
CEOs and representatives from successful Michigan companies will share their stories and discuss the issues and obstacles facing the alternative energy industry in Michigan.
- Chris Long—CEO, Global Wind
- David Prouty—CEO, HTI
- Ann Marie Sastry—CEO, Sakti3
10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Networking break and exhibits
11:15 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion #2 – Policy
Policy experts will discuss potential impact on jobs and the economy. Experts on Germany, Denmark and Canadian alternative energy policies will share case studies.
- Dr. Soji Adelaja – Director, Michigan State University Land Policy Institute
- Irene Dimitry – DTE, Director of Renewable Energy
- Liesl Clark – Depute Director, DELEG
- Ontario “Green Energy Act” – Bureaucrat from Ontario
12:30 p.m.– 1:45 p.m.
Luncheon and dessert in the exhibit area
1:45 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
Lunch Keynote speaker
- Stanley “Skip” Pruss, Director, Michigan Department of Energy, Labor & Economic Growth (DELEG) and Michigan’s Chief Energy Officer
2:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Break-out Sessions
The afternoon will feature three tracks with three presentations in each.
Topics include:
- Funding/Entrepreneurs – Who has investment capital and what are funding opportunities. This is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to network and share their funding needs/concerns. SPEAKER: Jeff Bocan, Managing Director, Beringea, LLC
- Technology –Discussions on processes such as streamlining building facilities, building codes, education and technical training, wind/solar/biomass, etc.
- Policy-Michigan: Business leaders, owners, and entrepreneurs in the field of alternative energy will present their case to Michigan’s policy makers. This session will focus on creating conversation and dialogue between presenters and the audience.
5:00
Conference re-cap and conclusion
Link:
