EPA Great Lakes Challenge - STOP Ewaste & MedWaste from entering largest source of fresh drinking water on earth

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Great Lakes Earth Day Challenge 2008: Go green and head to a drop-off in your area for e-waste and old meds

So far, more than 70 organizations, communities and businesses across the Great Lakes basin have stepped up and responded to EPA's Great Lakes Earth Day Challenge to collect and properly dispose of old electronics or "e-waste" and unused, expired or unwanted medicine.

 

EPA's goal is to collect at least 1 million pounds of electronic waste and 1 million pills to keep contaminants out of the Great Lakes.

 

"It's a win-win situation for the public and for the Great Lakes ecosystem. This is an easy way for everyone to take part in protecting the Great Lakes."

 

The Great Lakes are an irreplaceable treasure. They are the largest source of fresh drinking water on earth and vital to commerce and recreation in the upper Midwest. Responsible recycling and disposal of  unwanted electronics and medicine will prevent contaminants from polluting the Great Lakes basin.

  To find a collection event, go to the Great Lakes Earth Day Challenge
  Web site epa.gov/greatlakes/earthday2008

  Also, anyone can go to EPA's blog and share ideas: flowoftheriverepa.gov/greatlakeschallenge