NLR to Offer Free Recycling
NLR Inc., Connecticut’s first and only DEP permitted lamp and electronics recycler, will be offering free used compact fluorescent bulb, battery, and electronic recycling at the 29th Annual Hartford Fall Home Show at the Connecticut Expo Center on October 31, 2008-Nov. 2, 2008 presented by Jenks Productions.
Used CFLs, batteries and electronics are known as universal wastes and contain many hazardous materials. Materials such as mercury, lead, and heavy metals can contaminate ground soil and food supplies if not properly recycled. For over 14 years NLR has been dedicated to providing fully permitted services for the recycling of these materials for businesses and consumers.
NLR will have their ComPak and BatteryPak self-service recycling centers throughout the show floor for attendees to deposit their used items in all weekend. On Saturday Nov. 1, 2008 from 10 am – 4 pm NLR will be accepting used electronics from attendees and the general public in the Connecticut Expo Center parking lot. Some acceptable items include: computers, laptops, CRT monitors, printers, cell phones, fax machines, scanners, and home electronics.
According to a NLR representative, "NLR is extremely happy to partner with the Home Show and Jenks Productions to offer all attendees access to free CFL, battery and electronics recycling. Often consumers do not know where to go to get these items recycled and just end up throwing them in the trash. The Home Show is the perfect venue for them to do the right thing and properly recycle the material.”
For more information on the free recycling event at the Home Show please call NLR at 1.888.657.5267 ext. 108 or visit www.nlr-green.com/homeshow .
NLR Partners with Whole Foods
Whole Foods Markets, one of the leading natural and organics retailers in the nation, has partnered with NLR to provide free safe battery and CFL recycling to all of their customers at the West Hartford Blue Back Square location.
The self-service recycling centers offer customers a easy way not only to "Go Green" but to keep harmful material out of the environment. Customers simply walk up to the recycling centers and deposit their batteries and CFLs. All items are then delivered to NLR for permitted recycling.
As more and more businesses adopt green initiatives, NLR's recycling centers are fast becoming a easy and effective way for businesses to have an immediate impact. Not only do they allow businesses to offer a free service for their customers and communities, but they are also fulfilling their obligations outline in many of their sustainability plans.
Currently NLR offers recycling centers for CFLs, batteries and small electronics. For more information on Whole Foods: Green Action click here.
New Product: Recycling Centers
NLR now offers 3 great recycling solutions for CFLs, batteries and small electronics. Our recycling centers are designed for deployment in any number of settings including retail, business and residential locations. Organizations like Fairfield University and companies like ING, AIG and Whole Foods are currently using these recycling systems as part of their green sustainability efforts for their students, customers, and employees.
Users of the recycling centers simply walk up to them and place their waste inside environmentally secure containers. Once filled the containers are returned to NLR for recycling. Each recycling center comes with (1) center, (2) recycling containers and full instructions. All shipping and recycling charges are included. Don't have a large quantity of waste? NLR has you covered with our introductory center option. Same great recycling system, but with only (1) recycling container and discounted pricing!
Need the centers to display your "green" corporate message? Our recycling centers also allow you the option to brand them with your logo or corporate message. For a small additional fee NLR will design a custom graphic for display on your selected recycling center. Email us for details.
Get all the information on the centers & place an order online!
NLR Did OneThing!
NLR was a proud sponsor of the 2008 OneThing Expo: Home of a Million OneThings. The expo will highlighted the endless variety of OneThings that schools, businesses and residents can do to save energy and protect the environment. The event had a large turnout from both schools, consumers, and businesses.
NLR provided Free CFL and battery recycling to all attendees and hosted a symposium on The Other Side of Going Green: Universal Waste Recycling for Businesses & You! NLR recycled over 300+ pounds of used batteries and over 200 used compact fluorescent bulbs.
NLR has made a commitment to communities, organizations and businesses to provide the free recycling centers at their events at no charge. To get more information on having NLR's recycling centers at your next event call Nathan at 888.657.5267 ext.108
