June 2008

On May 13th, Forest Ridge Elementary students learned what it takes to "go green" with their home electronics. A second grade class toured the TCG Florida facility with President, Hamilton Rice as their guide. Mr. Rice wanted to ensure that children learn at a young age how electronics demanufacturing and basic recycling can make the earth a better place for their future.

While on tour, the children learned about waste streams, how electronics can be broken apart for re-use, and how security is a key role in our business. After the tour was complete, the children ate lunch at the facility.

 

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. (TCG), an electronic recycler with headquarters in Lecanto, Florida, is proud to announce expansion of their worldwide operations to include an 25,920 square foot facility in Louisville, Kentucky. Further, TCG has relocated their Oregon facility; with a new address 11749 NE Marx St Bldg 8, Portland, OR. 97220. TCG Headquarters is certified to ISO 14001:2004 standards, adheres to all levels of environmental regulations, and respects design security without sacrificing returns. TCG facilities in Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Hungary are also ISO 14001 certified. All Technology Conservation Group, Inc. facilities worldwide adhere to the same ISO standards. Regardless of the facility handling materials, it will be processed using the same impeccable standards. This recent expansion will improve on TCG's current and future business partners' (contract manufacturers, original equipment manufacturers, government municipalities, medical facilities, or any other type of business with electronic waste) ease of doing business worldwide. For additional information, contact Don Andes, V.P. Business Development at 1-877-926-8824 extension 300 or email info@tcgrecycling.com
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September 2007

Mercy Corps Welcomes Computer Donations at TCG Electronics Recycling Event

- Technology Conservation Group keeps old devices out of landfills

- Computers and monitors will support Mercy Corps' Computer Reuse Programs

WHAT: Computer Recycling

Trying to keep pace with the latest advancements in technology? Filling the garage with outdated peripherals?

Portland-based Technology Conservation Group will hold a one-day "Electronics Take Back" event on Saturday, September 29 th from 10am-4pm in northwest Portland. The event will benefit Mercy Corps' Computer Reuse program - connecting Portlanders' old machines with developing communities around the world.

Mercy Corps will receive donations of computers and monitors that meet their Computer Reuse program standards (Pentium 3 and newer systems in good working condition). Donations to Mercy Corps are tax-deductible.

WHO:

Technology Conservation Group (TCG), is a global recycler that ensures their technology recycling is environmentally responsible and prevents pollution. Old electronics can present an environmental hazard if they are not disposed of properly. Currently more than 3.2 million tons of electronic waste ends up in landfills each year. TCG works to safely manage the potentially hazardous components of electronics and supports the recovery and reuse of valuable materials.

Mercy Corps� Computer Reuse Project provides computers to communities around the world. Information Technology has immense potential as a social and economic development tool, but many communities in the developing world do not have sufficient access. Meanwhile, millions of useable computers are discarded when old systems are upgraded.

Mercy Corps' Material Aid Department is working to bridge the gap between a desperate need for technology abroad and an overabundance of used computer systems at home. In the last five years Mercy Corps have sent hundreds of computer systems to places like El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mongolia and Lebanon.

In El Salvador, for example, Mercy Corps' Material Aid Department sent refurbished computer systems to the Association for Human Development (ADHU), a local nonprofit organization. ADHU used the computer systems to create community computer labs in several rural schools, helping several primary school qualify for state high school certification.

WHEN:

Electronics Take Back event held on Saturday, September 29 th from 10am-4pm

WHERE:

Con-way Enterprise Services
1717 NW 21st Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
*Parking lot NW 20th and Raleigh

ACCEPTED MATERIALS:

- PC's, Laptops & Computer peripherals

- Monitors

- Hard drives

- Telephones, cell phones, Pagers, PDA's

- Copiers, Printers, Fax Machines, DVD/VCR Players, Stereos

- Fluorescent Bulbs

- TV's , W/Console

- Stand Alone Printers

For more information visit www.mercycorps.org and www.tcgrecycling.com

Mercy Corps works amid disasters, conflicts, chronic poverty and instability to unleash the potential of people who can win against nearly impossible odds. Since 1979, Mercy Corps has provided $1.3 billion in assistance to people in 100 nations. Supported by headquarters in North America, Europe, and Asia, the agency's global programs employ 3,400 staff worldwide and reach 14.4 million people in more than 35 countries. Over the past five years, 90 percent of the agency's resources have been used for programs that help people in need. For more information, visit www.mercycorps.org.

April 2007

TCG has qualified for an exemption from OSHA with the SHARP recognition program. This exemption shows that TCG is a model of safety and health among its peers.

PC Take Back Day

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In March 2007 Steve Craig joined Technology Conservation Group as the EH&S Manager. Calling Palm Harbor, FL. Home, Steve is married with two children.

After 13 years in public safety as a paramedic/firefighter, Steve worked as an EH&S engineer for 6 years. With experience in auditing and managing ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 compliance, Mr. Craig will handle vendor auditing and facility compliance for TCG.