Plenary Presentations |
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Leasing as a Strategy for Managing Electronic Equipment in the
Workplace Denise Demers, Dell Financial Services |
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Development of Proposed Industry Guidelines for Recycling and
Disposal of Computer Equipment Presented by Craig Britland, Intel Corporation |
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Federal Government Activities and Executive Orders Related to
Electronic Product Design, Reuse, and Recycling Fran McPoland, Federal Environmental Executive |
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The Future of the EPR2tm Project and the EPR2tm Roundtable Presented by members of the EPR2tm Roundtable |
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Session Topics
Federal EPR2 Initiatives
State EPR2 Initiatives
Large-Scale Users’ Strategies
Measuring Results of DfE
Tutorial on Plastics Recycling
International Barriers and Initiatives
Highlights from the EPR2tm Baseline
Report
Residential Collection Programs
Workshop for Reuse Organizations
Workshop for State and Local Government
Federal
EPR2 Initiatives
Moderator: Clare Lindsay, U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency
The federal government has several initiatives planned or under
way that are intended to encourage environmentally sound management
of electronic equipment. This session will provide an update on
several of these initiatives, including the status of the U.S.
Postal Service’s plans for an electronics recycling facility,
the executive orders on green purchasing procedures and computers
for schools, and CRT glass recycling under the Resource Conservation
and Recovery Act.
Panelists:
Dennis Baca, U.S. Postal Service
Martha Caswell, U.S. General Services Administration
Juan Lopez, Office of the Federal Environmental Executive
Charlotte Mooney, U.S. EPA
James Wickemeyer, Defense Reutilization Marketing Service
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State
EPR2 Initiatives
Moderator: Raoul Clarke, Florida Department of Environmental
Protection
Since last year’s EPR2 Conference, many states have begun
developing innovative approaches to managing end-of-life electronic
equipment. In this session, presenters from Florida, Massachusetts,
Minnesota, South Carolina, and Wisconsin will discuss ongoing
or proposed initiatives in their state, including a statewide
electronics takeback program, an electronics recycling trust fund,
landfill bans, and voluntary programs.
Panelists:
Susan Hundt Bergan, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Ted Campbell, South Carolina Department of Commerce
Raoul Clarke, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Tricia Conroy, Minnesota Office of Environmental Assistance
Robin Ingenthron, Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection
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Large-Scale
Users’ Strategies for Managing Electronic Equipment
Moderator: Lisa Collins, EDS
How do large companies manage their used electronic equipment?
Businesses need to consider a number of factors, including operating
condition, potential use elsewhere in the company, and proprietary
information that may be contained on computer hard drives. Some
organizations find it worthwhile to work with firms that specialize
in equipment disposition. Others are turning to equipment leasing.
This session will address the advantages and disadvantages of
different strategies from the perspective of different large companies.
Panelists:
Lisa Collins, EDS
John Manser, aarwin, inc.
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Measuring
the Results of Design for Environment Initiatives
Moderator: J. Ray Kirby, IBM
Many electronic equipment manufacturers have undertaken Design
for Environment initiatives to reduce hazardous material content,
increase energy efficiency, and support recyclability. But how
can the effectiveness of these initiatives be gauged? This session
will explore ways to assess whether design changes have affected
electronic product reuse and recycling.
Panelists:
Douglas Brennan, AMP, Inc.
Reggie Caudill, New Jersey Institute of Technology
Mary Jacques, IBM
Hal Phillips, Hewlett-Packard
Julie Ann Stuart, Ohio State University
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Tutorial
on Plastics Collection, Processing, and Reuse
Moderators: Renée St. Denis, Hewlett-Packard;
Tony Kingsbury, Dow Chemical
Plastics have been called a problem material by many recyclers.
In this tutorial, manufacturers will discuss different methods
for collecting and sorting plastics used in electronic products.
The tutorial will also cover the latest plastics recycling and
processing techniques and potential end markets for recycled plastics.
Panelists:
Michael Biddle, MBA Polymers
Dewey Pitts, IBM
Tony Kingsbury, Dow Chemical
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International
Barriers to and Initiatives for Electronics Collection, Takeback,
and Recycling
Moderator: Paul Hagen, Beveridge and Diamond, P.C.
Countries around the world have identified new ways to manage
end-of-life electrical and electronic products. The European Union,
for instance, has proposed a comprehensive product takeback program
that involves retailers, manufacturers, and local governments
in its collection and recycling effort. Other countries, including
Japan and Taiwan, have proposed similar legislation. This session
will discuss different approaches to managing the electronic product
waste stream and will address issues arising from decisions of
the OECD Council and Basel Convention that affect international
shipments of electronic scrap.
Panelists:
Paul Hagen, Beveridge and Diamond, P.C.
Frank Orlandella, Hewlett-Packard
Claire Snow, Industry Council for Electronic Equipment Recycling
Mark Sharp, Panasonic
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Highlights
from the EPR2tm Baseline Report
Moderator: Paul Semenza, Stanford Resources, Inc.
This session will provide an overview of findings from the EPR2tm
Baseline Report-a new study about the status of end-of-life electronic
equipment in the United States. The report’s findings include
estimates of how much electronic equipment there is, where it
is, and what is being done with it; the nature of the electronics
recycling industry in the United States today; and likely future
trends. The report also covers the markets for key recycled materials
from electronic products-plastics, metal, and glass.
Panelists:
Tom Coots, Compaq Computer
Paul Semenza, Stanford Resources, Inc.
Steve Skurnac, Noranda, Inc./Micro Metallics Corporation
Pam James, Educational Assistance, Ltd.
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Planning
and Implementing Residential Collection Programs
Moderator: Cheryl Lofrano-Zaske, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
To efficiently plan and operate local collection programs, officials
must understand the potential costs, benefits, and hazards of
collecting electronic equipment from households. This session
will address different approaches to managing a residential collection
program, the types of costs typically incurred, and potential
benefits to the community.
Panelists:
Gary DiRusso, DMC Electronics
Brian Glazebrook, Ecobalance
Cheryl Lofrano-Zaske, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Jack Price, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, speaking on behalf of Pasco County, Florida
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Workshop
for Reuse Organizations
Moderators: Claudia Mancini, Educational Assistance
Ltd.; Julie Rhodes, Reuse Development Organization
This workshop is designed primarily for organizations that specialize
in acquiring used electronic equipment for donation, refurbishment,
or resale. Participants will have an opportunity to discuss strategies
for addressing issues of concern. Equipment manufacturers and
others who would like to learn more about reuse and donation are
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Workshop
for State and Local Governments
Moderator: Ray Moreau, Southern Waste Information
Exchange
At the 1998 EPR2 Conference, many state and local government
representatives met informally to discuss common concerns about
managing end-of-life electronic equipment. This year, the EPR2
Conference has set aside time for a workshop for government representatives
and other interested parties to meet together, share experiences,
and work cooperatively on electronics recycling issues. Back
Revised April 7, 2003