# Staples Electronics Recycling: Earth Week Celebrates Eco-Friendly Deals - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/04/staples-electronics-recycling-sustainability-evident-corporate-world/ - Published: 2017-04-20T18:04:22-04:00 - Author: greenlivingguy Let’s talk Staples recycling electronics.  For a recent study by [Staples](https://news.staples.com) found that while 74% of consumers recycle containers. That’s made of glass, metal or plastic. For they only 51% recycle electronics at the end of their life. Clearly, there is still a lot of work to be done. So Staples electronics [recycling is leading](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/02/lead-battery-recycling-epas-new-safety-regulations/) the way in encouraging consumers. Especially to be more eco-conscious when it comes to old electronics. ## Staples Recycling Electronics While they are my friends it’s still a FACT (Truth!) that Staples has been a leader in eco-friendly practices for a long time. More than most. Staples has been encouraging electronics recycling now for several years. Especially during Earth Week 2017 ( April 17-22). For they’re further incentivizing customers. That’s to make greener choices. Especially with various Staples electronics recycling offers and discounts. ### Staples Sustainable Earth Products Especially on select eco-friendly office essentials including Staples® Sustainable Earth ™ products. 1. _Electronics Recycling_ – While Staples offers free electronics recycling all year round, during Earth Week, Staples Rewards members who recycle old electronics will receive a coupon for $10 off their next purchase of $30 or more. The offer is redeemable in store for Rewards Members only. Customers who are not already Rewards Members can easily sign up [online](https://web.archive.org/web/20170927192809/https://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/programs/rewards/learn-more/) or in-store to be eligible for the coupon. 2. _Eco-Friendly Office Essentials Including Sustainable Earth™_ by Staples – Customers can enjoy 30% off their online purchase of select eco-friendly office essentials. [Staples® Sustainable Earth ™](https://web.archive.org/web/20170722183831/https://www.staples.com/deals/Sustainable-Earth-by-Staples/BI1011884) products include high-quality surface cleaners, recycled paper products and office supplies that are economical and sustainable for a range of needs.  #### 󠀁[⌊Staples electronics recycling⌉⌊Staples electronics recycling⌉󠀁[⏎ Staples Electronics Recycling Leads by Example Staples is the only retailer to offer completely free electronics recycling year round. For in 2016 they helped customers recycle more than 25 million pounds of office technology. Moreover and sold more than $4 billion in products with environmental features globally. And just weeks ago, Staples was rewarded for its energy efficiency practices. Thereby receiving the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award for the eighth year in a row. This recognition is just one of the many ways Staples is leading the industry in various sustainable practices including conserving energy. For that’s selling more sustainable products and recycling. ### Eco-Friendly Leader As an eco-friendly leader, Staples also discovered in its study. A study that revealed 90% of businesses practice some form of eco-friendly activity regularly. For that’s including recycling, making energy-efficient choices, and/or shopping for more eco- friendly products. While they are my friends it’s still a FACT (Truth!) that Staples has been a leader in eco-friendly practices for a long time. More than most. Staples has been encouraging electronics recycling now for several years. Especially during Earth Week 2017 (April 17-22). Because they’re further incentivizing customers to make greener choices. That’s with various electronics recycling offers and discounts. All on select eco-friendly office essentials including Staples® Sustainable Earth ™. In 2016, Staples, the only retailer to offer completely free electronics recycling year round, helped customers recycle more than 25 million pounds of office technology and sold more than $4 billion in products with environmental features globally.**** ### In 2016, Staples started allowing the following items to be recycled: _ __Items accepted for free recycling*:__ _ _All-in-one computers_ _Cable/satellite receivers_ _Calculators_ _Camcorders_ _CD/DVD/Blu-ray players_ _Computer speakers_ _Copiers (desktop)_ _Cordless phones_ _Desktop computers_ _Digital cameras_ _Digital projectors_ _eReaders – Trade-in eligible_ _External hard drives_ _Fax machines (desktop)_ _Gaming devices_ _GPS devices_ _iPods® / MP3 players – Trade-in eligible_ _Keyboards_ _Laptops – Trade-in eligible_ _Mice_ _Mobile phones – Trade-in eligible_ _Modems_ _Monitors_ _Printers & multifunction devices (desktop)_ _Routers_ _Scanners (desktop)_ _Shredders_ _Small servers_ _Stereo receivers_ _Tablets – Trade-in eligible_ _UPS/battery backup devices_ _Video streaming devices_ _Prohibited items not accepted for recycling:_ _Alkaline batteries, non-rechargeable [lithium batteries](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/10/first-commercial-solar-farm-australia/), appliances, floor model printers and copiers, kitchen electronics, lamps or bulbs, large servers, large speakers or speaker systems, smoke detectors and televisions_ #### Conclusion So I’ll say it again folks. Stick with me and Staples. We don’t need this junk getting into our landfills that affect soil and water. Recycle your electronics at Staples. I already have an old computer going there tomorrow!! For more information on how Staples is helping customers be more sustainable at work and at home, visit [http://www.staples.com/sustainability](http://www.staples.com/sustainability). < p style=”font-weight: bold;”>**Source: [Staples](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170413005126/en/Staples-Sustainability-Survey-Finds-90-Businesses-Engage)** ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. 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