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The Coalition for American Electronics Recycling

The CoaliTion for ameriCan eleCTroniCs reCyCling represenTs U.S. companies that believe electronics recycling should be performed securely and sustainably, for the benefit of the American economy. They are committed to growing an American industry with the capacity to manage the volume of e-waste generated within our borders, creating good jobs and expanded trade. This Coalition of independent businesses was formed in summer 2011 todemonstrate to Congress that businesses do support the passage of the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act (HR 2284/S1270) because it will promote fair and expanded trade in electronics commodities, while allowing American recyclers to rationalize new investments in plant and personnel necessary to legitimize and grow an American industry. Represented by Rep. Raymond Green (D-TX), the act calls to prohibit the export from the U.S. of certain electronic waste, and for other purposes.1 The Coalition is a grassroots, membership-driven organization of like-minded businesses that is not associated with any other professional organization. They have come together with the purpose of passing the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act.

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How You Can Get Involved

This is an important and urgent issue, with the potential for quick Congressional action on these bills. No matter who you are, the Coalition encourages you to get involved in any number of ways:

If you are from an American electronics recycling business that supports our position: Learn more about the facts and our position on these bills As of Sign up as a memberto lend your support to our cause Write to your elected officials in Congress and urge them to February support these bills 2012, there are Visit with your Members of Congress or join the Coalition on future fly-ins to Washington, DC Host a tour of your responsible American electronics recycling member facility to your elected officials to help educate them on this companies issue. operating over If you are from another constituent group and want to show 100 facilities in more than your support for this legislation, get involved by: 32 states, plus Learning more about the facts and asking questions the District of Writing or visiting withyour elected officials to take action Columbia. Showing your support for responsible American electronics recyclers by using the Coalition for your recycling needs. | WA www.americanrecycling.com.

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