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Community involvement is a major part of our environmental commitment at Intel. We work with community organizations and citizens to promote recycling, conservation, waste reduction, and use of renewable energy.

E-waste reduction programs

Intel organizes computer recycling events throughout the U.S. to provide a responsible, convenient means for the community to recycle unwanted electronics. In 2007, more than 2 million pounds of electronic waste (e-waste) was collected from the community events. We are also a leading proponent of eBay's Rethink initiative. Through Rethink, Intel and fellow members of the initiative come together with government and environmental organizations to find answers to the challenge of e-waste.

New Mexico consumer conservation education

The Intel Rio Rancho, New Mexico site worked with A Nurtured World, Inc., the NM Environment Department, and the NM State University environmental program to hold a two-day seminar for Intel employees and the public. The objective was a balanced learning of the benefits of environmental thinking and the potential for cost savings. Participants were asked to list specific projects or efforts they would undertake in their own lives to reduce their environmental impact and give details about their results.

Due to individual energy conservation measures, more than 60 participants together saved a total of USD 14,244. At the same time, they netted environmental savings of over 69,000 pounds of CO2 not emitted, nearly 300 cubic feet less trash and more than 28,000 kWh of electricity conserved.

Saving leatherback turtles in Costa Rica

To help preserve the dwindling leatherback turtle population in Costa Rica, Intel donated computers and technology to the Leatherback Trust Foundation. The computers are linked via a wireless network, allowing direct and immediate data capture on location. Scientists manage detailed records on the turtles' behavior to ensure that every egg hatches and that every hatchling is able to access open waters.

Sustainable forests in Bolivia

To ensure that Bolivian wood products come from sustainable forests and not from illegally harvested timber, Intel Community Solutions teamed up with The Nature Conservancy, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and Helveta, Ltd. to develop an electronic barcode tracking system to dramatically increase Bolivia's forest production and operational transparency. The program allows Bolivia's forest regulatory body to track timber from standing stock to saw mill to its sale in the global market.

Intel named the largest green power purchaser in the U.S.

Intel named the largest green power purchaser in the U.S.

The EPA estimates Intel’s purchase has the equivalent effect of eliminating CO2 emissions for more than 185,000 automobiles or the electricity needed to power more than 130,000 average American homes annually.