NewerTech Leads the Way in Responsible Battery Recycling; NewerTech Battery Recycling Program ensures 'Green', environmentally safe disposal.WOODSTOCK, Ill. -- Newer Technology Inc. (NewerTech) today announces the launch of a new recycling program providing a no-cost means for customers to ensure their old PowerBook and iBook batteries are properly disposed of and that associated recoverable materials are responsibly recycled. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), independent agency of the U.S. government, with headquarters in Washington, D.C. It was established in 1970 to reduce and control air and water pollution, noise pollution, and radiation and to ensure the safe handling and (EPA EPA eicosapentaenoic acid. EPA abbr. eicosapentaenoic acid EPA, n.pr See acid, eicosapentaenoic. EPA, n. ), nearly 3 billion cell-based batteries are purchased each year in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Improper disposal of batteries creates environmental risks to groundwater supply and air quality, in addition to the non-recovery of recyclable materials. Now included with all NewerTech NuPower laptop batteries is a free return shipping label. Batteries returned using this label are directed to the appropriate recycling/disposal center ensuring properly handling. Information on this recycling program as well as local disposal options can be found at http://www.newertech.com/recycle. "NewerTech has long led the way with the highest capacity and longest lasting Powerbook and iBook batteries available;" said Larry O'Connor
Larry O'Connor (born May 4, 1956 in Oshawa, Ontario) is a politician in Ontario, Canada. He is the current mayor of the Township of Brock, Ontario. , President of Newer Technology Inc. "NewerTech is now proud to lead the way by taking steps that ensure proper environmentally-friendly laptop battery recycling/disposal with this no-cost option for our customers." NewerTech manufactures the NuPower battery line - the highest capacity replacement batteries available for all Apple iBook and PowerBook computers produced since 1998. NuPower MaxCapacity Lithium-ion batteries Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery commonly used in consumer electronics. They are currently one of the most popular types of battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy-to-weight ratios, no provide up to 62% more capacity than original Apple factory-shipped notebook power units. NuPower MacBook/MacBook Pro replacement battery options are currently planned for 2006 Q4 introduction. NewerTech NuPower high capacity replacement batteries are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the U.S. utilizing the highest quality cells in the world. For more information about NewerTech and its products, visit http://www.newertech.com. About Newer Technology, Inc. Since 1984, Newer Technology, Inc. (NewerTech) has been recognized as the leading developer of performance upgrades for PowerBooks, desktop Macintosh computers, Intel Macs, iMacs, iPods and MacOS compatibles. NewerTech is headquartered in Woodstock, Illinois Woodstock is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. The population was 20,151 at the 2000 census, and estimated to be 23,241 as of 2006. The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission predicts the city will have a population of 30,522 in 2030. . Dealer inquiries are welcome by calling (815) 338-8685 or by emailing sales@newertech.com. For further information contact www.NewerTech.com or call toll free (800) 275-4576. |
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