SANTA CRUZ, CALIF.—LittleFootprint Lighting, a California-based maker of sustainably designed LED task lighting products made in the USA from recycled materials, including plastic from e-waste, announced its official designation as an “e-Stewards Enterprise.” The designation underscores LittleFootprint Lighting’s dedication to responsible recycling practices and commitment to reducing e-waste.
|LittleFootprint Lighting holds a unique position as the first e-Stewards Enterprise that actually makes products from recycled e-waste, “closing the loop” on plastics from e-waste.
“At this pivotal moment in the worldwide e-waste crisis, LittleFootprint Lighting joins a growing number of business, academic and governmental leaders taking action to stem a toxic tide,” said Jim Puckett, executive director of the Basel Action Network, creator of the e-Stewards program.
“LittleFootprint Lighting was founded on a belief that we can make LED lighting more sustainable by using recycled plastic and steel to produce our made-in-USA desk lamps,” said Nancy Wahl-Scheurich, CEO of LittleFootprint Lighting. “Earning designation as an e-Stewards enterprise is a natural fit for us. We’re proud to play a ‘dual role’ in fighting the e-waste crisis by not only recycling responsibly, but also using recycled e-waste to make sustainable products that are themselves recyclable.”
E-waste is the fastest growing element of the U.S. garbage stream. According to a report in Time Magazine, Americans throw out more than 350,000 cell phones and 130,000 computers every day. Improperly disposed-of lead, mercury and other toxic materials found inside e-waste can leak from landfills and pollute communities.
As an e-Stewards Enterprise, LittleFootprint Lighting agrees to always make best efforts to work with e-Stewards Recyclers, ensuring that LittleFootprint’s e-waste does not contribute to the global toxic waste crisis. E-Stewards Recyclers undergo a professional audit annually to guarantee they do not export hazardous recycling byproducts to developing countries, use U.S. prison labor or dump into municipal landfills. E-Stewards Recyclers also ensure that private data is kept secure, and that their business operations protect both workers and the environment.
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