Business today is electronically driven, making the environmental impact of electronic waste, or e-waste, including computers, mobile phones, pagers and printer cartridges a growing concern. EBSCO works with computer manufacturer Hewlett Packard to recycle all computer waste in return for vouchers that offset the cost of new machines. Employees participate by using specially marked boxes stationed throughout EBSCO to recycle phones, pagers and printer cartridges. Funds from this program benefit local charities.

Other waste is disposed of with an eye toward minimizing environmental impact. Used fluorescent light bulbs are crushed in a machine that captures 99.9 percent of the harmful mercury vapors within. Aluminum can crushers and plastic recycling bins are placed in employee break areas, offering employees another way to participate in the company’s efforts. A drive-up bin on the headquarters property makes it easy for employees to bring items from home for recycling.

EBSCO supports an intensive paper recycling program for both white paper products and magazines. Employees are encouraged to bring magazines from home for recycling. Recycled paper and paper products are used throughout our facilities, from printers to restrooms and the cafeteria.