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For CFL Recycling in 2008! Ace the Helpful Place

For CFL Recycling in 2008! Ace the Helpful Place

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Current Ace Participation Ace has taken a lead role in CFL Recycling projects across the country. Ace Retailers & consumers want to “Do the Right Thing” – Less toxins in our environment. Consumers do not have easy solutions to recycling—Ace builds on its Helpful theme by participation in these programs. Traffic builder at retail.

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Problem: Toxins in Bulbs

• States and local municipalities are beginning to legislate mandatory CFL Recycling

• For Example, Mandatory in New Hampshire• Consumers do not have easy solutions to

recycling (not with household recyclables)• Solution: Take back programs at Retail!

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Current Ace Participation

• Ace has taken a lead role in CFL Recycling projects across the country.

• Ace Retailers & consumers want to “Do the Right Thing” – Less toxins in our environment.

• Consumers do not have easy solutions to recycling—Ace builds on its Helpful theme by participation in these programs.

• Traffic builder at retail.

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Current Ace ParticipationStatewide Programs• Colorado - 104 Stores*• Wisconsin - 94 Stores*• Illinois - 100 Stores*• Vermont - 23 Stores**• New Hampshire - 33

Stores***Mail Back Program**Reverse Distribution

PSI & WVE Programs• Montana 15 Stores• Utah 6 Stores• South Dakota 7 Stores

• These stores will also recycle Mercury Thermostats!

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Everyone Wins!

Ace Retailers•Promotes Goodwill•Traffic Driver

Consumers•Options for Easy Recycling of Bulbs•Confidence in “Doing the Right Thing.”

Our Planet•Ultimately, the goal is to reduce/eliminate any toxins from entering our

environment•Recycling programs provide “Wins” for all.