Bruce Power employees recycle thousands of pounds of E-waste during Earth Week

Bruce Power and Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce teamed up to collect thousands of pounds of electronic waste (E-waste) from employees during Earth Week.

 

For the fifth consecutive year, employees have donated their unwanted electronic equipment to Habitat, which collects the waste to reduce impact at the landfill and to ensure electronics are responsibly recycled. All proceeds from the recycled material go to Habitat for Humanity for local projects.

 

Although the exact amount of E-waste recycled this year is still being calculated, it should be consistent with the 10,000 pounds that has been averaged annually over the past three years.

 

“The ongoing partnership with Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce is a win-win for everyone – the non-profit organization, the company and employees who get to clear E-waste from their homes but still protect the environment,” said Sarah Shortreed, vice-president and chief information officer. “The program provides an avenue for employees to be good waste stewards, while helping build homes for families in our communities.”

 

Bruce Power also cares about protecting the environment and focuses on minimizing waste on site, Shortreed said. Each year, the company sends about 30,000 pounds of E-waste for recycling.

 

“We evaluate our computers, phones and printers to deem if there is still life in them," said Shortreed. "If so, they are donated to community groups, people in need or auctioned for resale. If the materials have no value, they are recycled properly.”

 

This year, Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce will build a new home in Sauble Beach. Bruce Power will donate $75,000 over the next three years to the organization’s new builds.