Since this discussion so far has only taken place in the forum, I wanted to post this here. I noted in a recent e-waste recycling thread that Union Gospel Mission has a recycling event under way this weekend (see our Events calendar). A forum member posted concerns about the provider. I put out an inquiry - and got this letter back from the provider. Just for you to consider, if you are thinking about the Union Gospel e-recycling event:
>>Dear Editor of the West Seattle Blog,
I wanted to introduce myself, my name is Daniel Huh and I am the marketing
director for EWC Group.
I am writing this email to let you know that we as an electronic recycler,
are very aware of the rampant unethical downstream that many e-waste
recyclers have in the United States. I wanted to reassure you that we are
not one of those companies.
Our company keeps a very transparent policy as to where our end products go,
whether refurbished for reuse or broken down to make new electronic
products, we diligently strive to move forward in an environmentally sound
and ethical manner. We keep meticulous paperwork (which can be provided at
anytime) as to end user information. We are working very closely with the
Basel Action Network (We are currently on the waiting list to be approved),
the state of Washington's environmental protection organizations, as well as
local private environmental auditing companies.
The EWC Group team always has "downstream due diligence" in mind.
I read a few mixed posts on the West Seattle Blog and wanted to reassure
your readers and bloggers that we are really here to do some good for the
community and the environment.
Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions or concerns
regarding our practices and downstream, or just to chat about what we do at
our company.
Thank You again for putting us up on your site.
Best Regards,
Daniel J Huh | EWC Group
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