Pedal Coop to Offer Philadelphia's First Zero Footprint Electronic Waste Collection Service

PHILADELPHIA, PA, February 23, 2012

Reducing carbon footprint has become more than a buzzword as organizations strive to discover innovative ways to reduce their environmental impact. One of the more interesting ways to reduce carbon output is being introduced by The Pedal Coop, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit that serves to help Philadelphians reduce their carbon footprint and re-discover bicycles as the most viable and convenient mode of transportation in Philadelphia. In what may be the first service available in the nation to recycle electronics with zero footprint, Pedal Coop has partnered with eForce Compliance to provide commercial and residential customers in Center City & South Philadelphia with electronic recycling services that are both compliant and environmentally friendly.

Electronic recycling has become a hot topic in environmental circles as the need for recyclers to remain compliant with ever increasingly difficult regulations has grown substantially. Currently, two certifications are recognized as the standard in the electronic recycling industry: R2 and e-Stewards. eForce Compliance is one of only 9 electronic recycling firms that is certified to both standards and maintains a zero export of hazardous e-waste to developing countries policy in addition to a no landfill processing system.

To learn more information about this unique service contact The Pedal Coop at 507-581-4421.

About Pedal Coop

The Pedal Cooperative attempts to model safe, alternative transportation that steers Philadelphia toward a zero-waste future. The Pedal Coop serves to help Philadelphians reduce their carbon footprint and re-discover bicycles as the most viable and convenient mode of transportation in Philadelphia. We seek to build livable communities using bicycling as a means to promote local economies, waste reduction, responsible disposal, and food access.

About eForce Compliance

eForce Compliance is a leading and innovative recycling firm serving businesses in the metro-Philadelphia area. They help clients increase recycling rates, reduce disposal expenditures and provide the convenience of servicing over 100 recyclables with one call. Their expertise in local recycling markets and superior logistical support reduces carbon footprint while providing maximum environmental and financial returns. As the first Pennsylvania electronic recycler to achieve the certifications of R2, e-Stewards and ISO 14011 they are dedicated to adhering to the highest standards in the industry.