2 Events, One Mission... & Your It!

The Mission: Working with Comcast, we will be assisting the cable company to educate and engage local residents about the opportunity to properly recycle old or unwanted electronics (TVs, Computers, Cell phones) for FREE on March 7th from 7am-Noon at the "Recycling E-Waste Rally."

Educate: In the last 20 years, advanced technology has made a breakthrough in the lives of everyday Americans spawning a whole new way of life. But, as consumers when new advanced technology is born, what do we do with the old? It is estimated that billions of old computers and TVs remain closeted and stockpiled in homes across the U.S. So what do we do with these old and less advanced electronics?Approxmiately 10% of electronics are recycled, while the remaining find their way into our City landfills.

Electronics are Toxic: No, not like Britney Spears "Toxic", but detrimental to our health and environment. Did you know a single TV contains 8 lbs of lead, mercury, cadmium and other harmful elements? It is said that exposure to even the smallest amounts of these elements, if mishandled can cause real health problems.

Reasoning: It is for this reason we are holding on to our mission to educate and expose the enigma behind disposing our old electronics. As stated in fun-filled conversation about disposing, "People think our allys are magical, if you put it out there it magically disappears!" I though it was funny!

2 Events, One Mission: Well we want to inform you in any way possible and give you the opportunity to properly recycle your electronics in a non-magical but responsible way!

1st Event: On Wed, March 4th, Team Contenders is having a Rally on Auraria Campus from 12-2pm where we'll be having live music and free pizza! Don't know where on campus...follow the music! The goal is to educate and inform students about the importance of recycling electronics.

2nd Event: On Sat, March 7th, We'll be kicking off the "Recycle E-Waste Rally" from 7am to Noon, bring your old electronics to be recycled for FREE (normally costing you $30-50 to recycle). Please join us at: 183 Inverness Drive West on March 7th for our Rally! It will be fun and environmentally wise!

Stay tuned... to see what else we have up our sleeve!