Press Releases

 


February 13, 2012

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.


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July 5, 2011

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. First Electronics Recycler to Take R2/RIOS® Certification International

Lecanto, FL –TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. (TCG) 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.


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May 2, 2011

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Recycle at Work Certified

Portland, OR –TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. (TCG) has been certified for a second consecutive year as a Recycle at Work facility.


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April 29, 2011

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Initiates Local Outreach Program

Lecanto, FL –TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. has created a local outreach program to support and educate the community on the benefits of recycling. Its flagship project, an annual $5,000 scholarship, was recently awarded to a Citrus County high school student for scoring the highest in an essay contest on the topic of recycling.


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April 13, 2011

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. to Host Electronics Recycling Event

Lecanto, FL –TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. is hosting an electronics recycling TakeBack event in observance of Earth Day. Residents and businesses in the greater Citrus, Marion and Levy counties are invited to drop off their used computers and other electronic items - free of charge – at their corporate headquarters.


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January 27, 2011

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Promotes Global Operations Manager

Louisville, KY –TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. has promoted the Operations Manager in their Louisville, Kentucky facility, Kristopher Smith, to Global Operations Manager. His new responsibilities encompass the operational management of all 9 facilities throughout the United States, Mexico, Israel and United Kingdom.


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January 17, 2011

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. V.P. to Speak at FMA Congresses

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.

 

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December 27, 2010

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Expands Workforce


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


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December 7, 2010

Technology Conservation Group De Mexico Receives Award


Lecanto, FL – 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.


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October 5, 2010

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Expands Workforce


Lecanto, FL – TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. has added Quality, Environmental Health & Safety (QEHS) staff to its Florida, Kentucky and Israel facilities in addition to Business Development (BD) Account Representatives in the United Kingdom and Israel. There is also growth in adding General Counsel to the corporate facility.


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September 27, 2010

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Receives Florids Governor's Business Diversification Award


Lecanto, FL – TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. has received a Business Diversification Award from the Governor of the State of Florida. Technology Conservation Group (TCG) has received a 2010 Governor’s Business Diversification Award for exceptional contributions made toward statewide economic diversification.


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September 23, 2010

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Presents Electronic Waste Recycling Workshop


Louisville, KY – TECHNOLOGY CONSERVATION GROUP, INC. will present an Electronic Waste Recycling Workshop at the 2010 Electronic Waste Recycling Seminar hosted by the Division of Compliance Assistance.


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July 28, 2008

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. (TCG) Facilities Certified Multi-Site ISO 14001 Certified


Lecanto, FL. - Continuing a reputation of excellence in environmental management of electronics recycling, Technology Conservation Group, Inc. has received the ISO 14001 Certification for its 3 US, 2 Mexico and Brazil facilities.


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December 18, 2008

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Joins KY EXCEL


Louisville, KY - Technology Conservation Group Inc. of Louisville has joined the Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection's (DEP) environmental leadership program KY EXCEL as a master member, the program's highest level.


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December 26, 2007

Technology Conservation Group, Inc. Opens New Facility in Kentucky


Louisville, KY -Technology Conservation Group, an electronic recycler centered in Lecanto, Florida, is proud to announce expansion of their worldwide operations to include an 25,920 square foot facility in Louisville, Kentucky.


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Industry News

 

January 2, 2012

 

The holiday season has come and gone bringing updated electronics to many American families. Along with the happiness that these new gifts provide, they also create waste with the outdated electronics that have been replaced. While many will try to resell their old gadgets, some are no longer usable and must be disposed of. USA Today reported in December that seventeen states have banned the disposal of electronics in landfills, with laws taking effect through 2013. Read more about it here http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/story/2011-12-18/electronics-recycling/52055158/1

 

 

October 27, 2011

In Cartagena, Columbia the U.N. environmental Conference recently met to agree on a global ban on the exporting of hazardous wastes, including electronics, to developing countries.  The United States has not yet joined the treaty and is the world’s top exporter of electronic waste.  While there are strong opponents against the ban, hope exists that in time the ban can become a priority for other nations.  Read more here http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-501369_162-20124045/global-ban-on-exports-of-toxic-waste-advances/

 

September 27, 2011

 

Recycling without exportation to developing nations can lead to the generation of jobs in the United States. Currently the recycling industry employs an estimated 30,000 people. Experts anticipate a doubling of industry revenue if certified recyclers can handle the material without exportation. Read more here http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/90060493?EPA%2C%20GSA%20consider%20new%20rules%20to%20boost%20%245-billion%20recycling%20industry

 

 

June 27, 2011

 

Rep. John Sarbanes is attempting to resurrect a failed measure from 2010 to fund the promotion of electronics recycling with $60 million dollars over the next 3 years, the Electronic Device Recycling Research and Development Act.  The bill failed in the Senate last year when sponsored by then-Rep. Bart Gordon from Tennessee.  Last year, President Barack Obama created a taskforce to make recommendations on federal e-waste disposal.  Just last week, two House Democrats re-introduced a proposal to stop exportation of electronic waste containing hazardous material.  Attention from our nation’s capital may one day lead to a nationwide ban on hazardous e-waste exporting and mandatory recycling of electronics.  To read more visit http://www.investorideas.com/news/2011/renewable-energy/06241.asp