SCOTTSDALE, AZ, May 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- With its new green product line coming out later this year, iGo, the
leading provider of innovative portable power solutions has launched
iGo Recycles, an electronic device and charger recycling program
created to reduce landfill waste. While other consumer electronic
recycling programs take back electronic devices, iGo is the first to
go one step further by specifically creating recycling efforts for
chargers; one of the most often overlooked electronic devices in the
home.
"As a leader in the power solutions industry, iGo must help reduce
the amount of materials our industry pours into landfills," said
Michael D. Heil, president and chief executive officer of iGo. "It
isn't enough for our chargers to just provide the lowest standby
power draw on the market, or to reduce e-waste through the iGo power
tip solution. iGo Recycles extends our commitment to reduce the
amount of electronic devices and chargers in landfills. From
constant product innovation to comprehensive recycling programs, iGo
is the one-stop solution for powering electronic devices while also
helping to protect our planet."
The new green section of iGo's Website, at www.iGoGreen.com, not only
lists local depots where customers can recycle electronic devices, but
also features a special widget for customers to find local electronic
device recyclers in their zip code. Customers can also create shipping
labels on the iGo Website or locate drop-off locations to send their
old chargers back to iGo to be recycled.
For the chargers mailed in, iGo has partnered with Waste Management,
the industry leader in waste and environmental services in North
America. To ensure that the products are recycled responsibly, Waste
Management complies with all local, state, and federal laws, rules and
regulations, and will recycle the chargers in conjunction with WMRA
ISO Certifications and the BAN Environmental Stewardship Pledge.
Additionally, the new iGo Green(TM) Technology product line to be
released in stores and online later this summer will save both energy
and money for users. Featuring the first green laptop charger, an
eight outlet surge protector and a wall outlet, iGo Green Technology
products automatically use 80% less standby power than standard power
products.
For more information about iGo Inc.'s (NASDAQ: IGOI) newest products,
please visit www.iGo.com.
CONTACTS:
Heather Gordon
The Rogers Group
310-552-4123
hgordon@rogerspr.com
SOURCE: iGo
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