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ATLANTA, August 9, 2004 – Lowe’s Companies, Inc, the world's second largest home
improvement retailer, and the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC), a
nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to recycling rechargeable batteries,
announced today a new agreement that integrates RBRC’s recycling program into
Lowe’s stores throughout the U.S.
Supported by rechargeable battery and product manufacturers, RBRC’s battery
recycling program is unique in industry product stewardship. The Lowe’s/RBRC
partnership brings together a leading home improvement retail chain and a non-profit
organization making the recycling of rechargeable batteries accessible and convenient
for everyone. The program will also have a significant impact on the visibility and
availability of RBRC’s battery recycling program through the Do-It-Yourself retail channel.
“We are committed to ‘improving home improvement’ and the environment,” said Michael
Chenard, director of environmental affairs. “RBRC’s battery recycling program has made
it easy for our customers to recycle their used rechargeable batteries when they come
in to purchase replacement batteries and cordless products – it’s another service we are
proud to offer.”
Beginning today, consumers can look for RBRC battery collection boxes in Lowe’s stores
across the U.S. Lowe’s will recycle all used portable rechargeable batteries commonly
found in cordless electronics products such as: cordless power tools, cordless and
cellular phones, two-way radios, laptop computers, electric toothbrushes, camcorders
and handheld mini vacuums among many others.
“We are pleased that Lowe’s has decided to integrate RBRC’s battery recycling program
into its stores,” said Ralph Millard, Executive Vice President, RBRC. “Now consumers
can ‘do-it-themselves’ when it comes to the environment too.”
Lowe’s joins a long list of national retailers, including RadioShack, Target, Batteries Plus
and dozens of others, who support the environment by placing battery collection boxes
in their stores. Consumers can drop off their used rechargeable batteries free-of-charge
when purchasing replacement batteries or upgrading their cordless power tools and
other portable electronics products. To find participating locations, consumers can
log on to www.rbrc.org or call, toll free, 1-800-8-BATTERY.
About RBRC
The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a nonprofit, public service
organization dedicated to rechargeable battery recycling. There are over 30,000 retail
and community battery collection locations throughout the U.S. and Canada that
participate in RBRC’s battery recycling program. RBRC is funded by more than 300
manufacturers and marketers of portable rechargeable batteries and products. RBRC’s
public education campaign and battery recycling program in the U.S. and Canada –
Charge Up to Recycle!® -- is the result of the rechargeable power industry’s
commitment to conserve natural resources and prevent rechargeable batteries from
entering the solid waste stream.
About Lowe’s
Lowe's Companies Inc. was named ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year in
2004, for the second consecutive year. As part of its partnership, Lowe's offers
ENERGY STAR qualified products in its stores and educates customers about
opportunities to save energy and protect the environment. ENERGY STAR qualified
products use up to 50 percent less energy than older models or less-efficient
counterparts currently on the market. That translates to savings year after year on
household energy costs. Lowe's offers consumers a full range of ENERGY STAR
qualified products, from state-of-the-art appliances to lighting to air quality products.
For more energy-saving ideas, visit Lowes.com/energy or the ENERGY STAR Web
site at www.energystar.gov (http://www.energystar.gov/).
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