We recognize that we have a responsibility to help consumers make smart decisions about the environmental impact of their Best Buy purchases. So naturally, we need to show leadership when it comes to energy efficiency and recycling of e-waste.

Our free in-store recycling kiosks for cell phones, rechargeable batteries and ink-jet cartridges were expanded to accept CDs, DVDs, PDAs and smart phones. We also offered recycling opportunities for our communities through our partnership in 90 recycling events. In fiscal 2008, we collected over 43,000 tons of old electronics and appliances.

Best Buy supports a federal legislative solution for the management of electronic waste where producers, retailers, recyclers, consumers and government share responsibility in driving the success of an economically sustainable electronics recycling solution.

Best Buy believes that the recycling industry must be held to high industry practices and standards, including strict, responsible controls that protect human health and the environment, and that the dumping of toxic electronic waste on developing nations should be prohibited.

We're taking a critical look at our own stores, too. This includes Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified stores and efforts to reduce our energy consumption; supporting more responsible transportation practices; and working with paper mills to find more environmentally friendly paper options for weekly advertising inserts.

Green with Enthusiasm Watch a video on our DC Recycling Program Watch a video about our Energy Star Program