As I begin to pen the first post for ZERO WASTE, the official blog of ASL Recycling, I can't help but think about the nature of blogging itself. It is one of the newest forms of communication and has allowed people to share stories, express opinions, and to even create news. You might even say that consumer electronics, from computers to iPhones and Blackberries are driving this new form of expression.
The smallest, fastest, coolest electronics play their part in fueling new forms of communication and provide us with wider perspectives and visibility across cultural divides, industries and politics, and with more efficient ways to conduct business. The downside is consumer electronic devices have created an entirely new stream of waste: e-waste.
E-waste, the fastest-growing category of municipal solid waste, is now an integral part of the consumer electronics industry, and conversations about e-waste are becoming as frequent as the release of the newest gaming device, cell phone or television.
This blog, which I’m calling Zero Waste, is intended not to be just another landing spot in cyberspace, but a meeting place where we can cut through the clutter (no pun intended) and zero in on the key aspects of this growing movement. I plan to use this forum to explore, question, explain, and analyze state and federal legislation, best practices, industry programs, consumer behavior, special interest initiatives, and new ideas — all as they relate to e-waste.
As one of the largest e-waste recyclers in the very first state to engage in an e-waste legislated program, ASL Recycling is uniquely qualified to speak on a variety of recycling topics, and to offer sound opinions and perspectives. We will ask questions that will demand our industry to take the initiative to provide as many FREE and CONVENIENT opportunities for everyone to dispose of unwanted and obsolete electronics responsibly.
Most importantly, I want this blog to be a conversation starter, a continuing dialogue that will help maintain the momentum of this environmental movement, because electronics have a place in our lives, just not in our landfills. In other words, this is not just our own customized soap box, but a platform for us all to stand on and stand up for making a difference.
I am excited to begin posting conversations on a regular basis and hope you will join me in contributing to the ZERO WASTE goals.
Carey Levine
VP Sales and Marketing
ASL Recycling/GREENetwork
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