O’Brien Joins Growing Logistics Operation at Call2Recycle

ATLANTA (July 9, 2012) – Stephen O’Brien has been named managing director of operations at Call2Recycle®, the only no-cost rechargeable battery and cellphone collection program in North America. O’Brien will oversee operations and logistics for all recycling collections in the U.S. and Canada. Previously, he worked as director of operation for The Home Delivery Group where he had also been regional manager.

“As more and more batteries are collected and ...

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Seattle Marks First Battery Recycling Day

City Officials, Environmental Groups and the Public Turn Out for City-Wide Rechargeable Battery Collection Drive Hosted by Call2Recycle

SEATTLE (JUNE 28, 2012) – The City of Seattle has proclaimed today the first Battery Recycling Day. The centerpiece of the city-wide battery collection drive will take place at Seattle Center’s International Fountain from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., hosted by Call2Recycle®, the only no-cost rechargeable battery and cellphone collection program in North America. Senator Sharon Nelson (34th District) and Representative ...

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Got a New Gadget for Dad This Father’s Day? Protect the Environment by Recycling Used Electronics and Rechargeable Batteries

Survey Shows More than Half of Americans (57%) Possess Old Electronics Needing Disposal

 father and daughter looking at digital tabletATLANTA (May 23, 2012) – With the many gadgets and technology upgrades expected as gifts for Father’s Day, tech-loving dads everywhere may be wondering what to do with the old devices that become obsolete.  That’s why Call2Recycle®, the only no-cost rechargeable battery and cellphone ...

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Survey Shows “Green Guilt” is Up Among Americans

Manufacturers Should Share Cost of Recycling Old Products, Say More than Half of Respondents; Many Cite Need for Greater Emphasis on Environmental Responsibility in 2012 Presidential Campaigns

ATLANTA (April 19, 2012) – A new survey commissioned by Call2Recycle® shows 29 percent of Americans admit to suffering from “green guilt,” defined as the knowledge that you could and should be doing more to help preserve the environment. The finding represents more than double the percentage (12 percent) who professed to feel ...

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Call2Recycle Announces Addition of John Matthews to RBRC Board of Directors

Veteran of Sustainability Offers Decades of Public Affairs Experience to Battery Recycling Organization’s Leadership

ATLANTA (April 16, 2012) – Call2Recycle®, North America’s only free rechargeable battery and cellphone collection program, today announced the election of John Matthews, principal of Matthews Strategic Services, LLC, to the RBRC Board of Directors. Call2Recycle, operated by RBRC, has diverted over 70 million pounds of rechargeable batteries from the solid waste stream and through ...

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