CEA Cites Roundtable Discussion as Crucial First Step toward National Solution for Electronics Recycling; Electronics Industry Heartened, Looking Forward to Further Collaboration with Congress

ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2006--Today, slightly more than a year after stakeholders testified before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials, representatives from industry, state governments and environmental organizations were brought together to discuss the issue of electronics recycling by Representatives Mary Bono (R-CA), Louise Slaughter (D-NY), Mike Thomson (D-CA) and Zack Wamp (R-TN), the co-chairs of the Congressional E-Waste Working Group.

Parker Brugge, CEA's senior director and environmental counsel, issued the following statement regarding the discussion:

    CEA believes strongly that electronics recycling is a national
    issue that requires a national solution. To date, four states have
    passed electronics recycling laws, each differing in standards and
    scope. This state-by-state approach is unworkable in the long
    term.
   
    CEA commends the leaders from the United States Congress for
    working to bring together stakeholders and make this crucial first
    step toward a national solution for electronics recycling.
   
    CEA is pleased to be part of the federal policymaking discussion
    being lead by the House E-Waste Working Group. We stand ready to 
    work with the House, Senate and any and all interested parties to 
    ensure that a successful national framework which involves
    manufacturers, retailers, consumers and non-profit organizations
    is achieved.

About CEA:

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the preeminent trade association promoting growth in the consumer technology industry through technology policy, events, research, promotion and the fostering of business and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than 2,100 corporate members involved in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and integration of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline communications, information technology, digital imaging, home networking, multimedia and accessory products, as well as related services that are sold through consumer channels. Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about the consumer electronics industry.

CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES - Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are reinvested into industry services, including technical training and education, industry promotion, engineering standards development, market research and legislative advocacy.

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