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Ace the Helpful Place. For CFL Recycling in 2008!. Problem: Toxins in Bulbs. States and local municipalities are beginning to legislate mandatory CFL Recycling For Example, Mandatory in New Hampshire Consumers do not have easy solutions to recycling (not with household recyclables)
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Ace the Helpful Place For CFL Recycling in 2008!
Problem: Toxins in Bulbs • States and local municipalities are beginning to legislate mandatory CFL Recycling • For Example, Mandatory in New Hampshire • Consumers do not have easy solutions to recycling (not with household recyclables) • Solution: Take back programs at Retail!
Current Ace Participation • Ace has taken a lead role in CFL Recycling projects across the country. • Ace Retailers & consumers want to “Do the Right Thing” – Less toxins in our environment. • Consumers do not have easy solutions to recycling—Ace builds on its Helpful theme by participation in these programs. • Traffic builder at retail.
Current Ace Participation • Statewide Programs • Colorado - 104 Stores* • Wisconsin - 94 Stores* • Illinois - 100 Stores* • Vermont - 23 Stores** • New Hampshire - 33 Stores** *Mail Back Program **Reverse Distribution • PSI & WVE Programs • Montana 15 Stores • Utah 6 Stores • South Dakota 7 Stores • These stores will also recycle Mercury Thermostats!
Everyone Wins! • Consumers • Options for Easy Recycling of Bulbs • Confidence in “Doing the Right Thing.” • Ace Retailers • Promotes Goodwill • Traffic Driver • Our Planet • Ultimately, the goal is to reduce/eliminate any toxins from entering our environment • Recycling programs provide “Wins” for all.