January 18, 2011

Lecanto, FL – Don Andes, V.P. of Business Development for TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. will speak at the Progressive Energy, Environment & Sustainability Congress being held at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio, TX February 23-25, 2011.

 

Mr. Andes’ presentation “eWaste Recycling” will explain the key role electronics recycling plays in the various market sectors and its long term impact on the environment. Don brings to the table 20 years' experience in the recycling industry (precious metals and de-manufacturing) and has successfully developed new territories and sales markets in the U.S. and abroad while establishing working relationships with many OEMs and CEMs. Don manages a global team of Business Development professionals whose goal is to increase revenue yields for their customers and assist them in determining the best method of handling their excess and obsolete electronics.

 

December 27, 2010

Portland, OR – TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. has added Quality, Environmental Health & Safety (QEHS) staff to its Oregon facility.

 

Jacquelyn Lomsdal joined the company as EH&S Manager December 2010. Jacque received her BS in Environmental Science from Oregon State University majoring in Environmental Health and Safety and minoring in Environmental Engineering. While attending school Jacque worked as an Engineering Aide at Clackamas County surveyor’s Office where she helped to develop their electronic filing system for plat files. She also worked at the City of Corvallis Public Works Department as a Safety Intern where she rewrote their safety manual, created emergency evacuation plans for city-owned buildings, and developed their hazard assessment database.

TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. continues to expand and implement new programs worldwide. The addition of Mrs. Lomsdal will support the company’s implementation of various environmental programs.

 

December 9, 2010

TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP DE MEXICO in Guadalajara has received the Clean Industry Certification from PROFEPA, the Federal Environmental Protection agency of the Government of Mexico. 

 

TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP DE MEXICO successfully passed PROFEPA’s stringent audit and received this certification for environmental quality at their facility in Guadalajara, Mexico. Through a commitment to continuous improvement, TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP DE MEXICO is poised to become one of the top recycling companies in North America.

 

December 6, 2010

A new task force was launched in November, aligned with America Recycles Day.  President Obama launched a special task force in order to help the government “lead by example in responsibly recycling its used electronics”.  With more states coming on board with laws each year banning land fill disposal of electronic waste, President Obama is setting a terrific example.  Read more here http://www.earthtechling.com/2010/12/feds-tackle-e-waste-with-new-task-force/