<p>Philips, one of the leading manufacturers of electronic devices, realizes that electronic waste is quickly becoming a top concern among environmentalists and that it is up to producers of electronics to educate consumers on their options for disposal. For this reason Philips has been offering an in house take back program since the mid 90’s. The program allows users to send their end of life products such as laptop computers back to the company for proper disposal. </p>
<p>Across the globe Philips is introducing take back programs and encouraging users to either donate or recycle devices when they are no longer of use to them. In many areas of the world donated products are used to provide computers and other types of media to those who would otherwise not have access to the equipment. </p>
<p>Depending on the country in which the owner of a Philips product resides the disposal procedures for electronic waste differ. Throughout Europe the WEEE program requires end of life products be deposited in specialized bins for disposal. In the US Philips has set up drop boxes for disposal of all items. When the electronics are disposed of they are first broken down into their component parts which can then be reused to refurbish broken computers and other electronics. All other pieces are disposed of in accordance with local laws. </p>
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