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In 2006 Verizon became a founding member of the U.S. eTree initiative. The program encourages registered shareholders to receive all shareholder communications electronically. For each registered shareholder who signs up with the eTree initiative, Verizon contributes money to American Forests, which plants a tree on behalf of the shareholder. To date over 2,500 trees have been planted through the eTree program on behalf of Verizon shareholders. |
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Telecommunications equipment -- Defective equipment is repaired and reused. Equipment no longer used on our network is sold, or passed on to processors to use as raw materials in manufacturing new products. |
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Wireless phones -- Verizon Wireless collects used cellular phones to resell, refurbish or recycle under its HopeLine® program. This program supports victims of domestic violence through grants and education. Through HopeLine's recycling efforts more than 4.5 million cell phones have been recycled or refurbished and more than 200 tons of electronics waste and batteries have been kept out of landfills. |
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Wireless Phone Battery Recycling -- Verizon Wireless' retail stores are also participating in the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) Charge Up to Recycle! program. To participate, customers can drop their used rechargeable batteries at any of our retail locations nationwide. Between the HopeLine® and Charge Up to Recycle programs, Verizon Wireless recycled 35 tons of batteries in 2007. |
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Office paper and cardboard recycling program -- Verizon recycled more than 18,000 tons of paper and cardboard in 2007. |
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Recycled content purchasing -- In 2007, Verizon spent over $3 million on recycled content office supplies. |
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Annual Report -- Verizon's 2007 Annual Report and Corporate Responsibility Report are printed on recycled paper. |
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Paper-less billing services -- Phone bills can now be viewed and paid online for convenience while also saving paper and reducing waste. Over 17 million Verizon bills were viewed and paid online in 2007 savings 387 tons of paper. To register for this service, go to:
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