| HP says it increased
recycling by 17% this year Nov. 21 Hewlett-Packard reports that it increased recycling by 17 percent during its recently completed fiscal year. The Palo Alto, Calif.-based computer company said it recycled approximately 140 million pounds of hardware and print cartridges around the world during the 12-month period ended Oct. 31. Thatīs the same weight as 280 jumbo jets, the company said. The company also collected 2.5 million hardware units, representing another 50 million pounds, which will be refurbished for resale or donation. "HPīs commitment to environmental responsibility includes our efforts to limit the environmental impact of products throughout their life cycles," said David Lear, vice president of corporate, social and environmental responsibility. The company has recycled more than 750 million pounds of hardware and print cartridges around the world to date and wants to recycle 1 billion pounds by the end of 2007.
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