Deer Park, N.Y. – Guzu,
Inc. has launched
, the online headquarters of the company’s new
national electronics recycling program inviting consumers to resell their old
working and nonworking electronics for cash.
The program,
created by former online gaming entrepreneur Hesam Meshkat and Guzu’s founder/CEO,
offers top dollar for valuable gadgets – including iPods, iPads and video
gaming consoles which consumers have abandoned after upgrading to newer
versions.
For every
transaction completed, Guzu will plant a tree through American Forests, a nonprofit
organization that seeks to protect the natural capital of trees and forests.
“The consumer
electronics industry is one of the fastest growing in the U.S., offering an
endless parade of new gadgets at the expense of older ones,” said Meshkat.
“What consumers consider trash, the industry considers treasure -old
electronics can be recycled for parts and materials used to feed the production
process and secondhand market.”
The website is not the only way
to go green. Guzu hosts electronics recycling drives in cities across the
country where residents are encouraged to donate their out-dated electronics at
participating locations. In addition, Guzu’s
Business & Volume
Recycling
division offers a turnkey, free recycling solution for
small-to-medium-sized companies looking to recycle their old
IT equipment and reduce their e-waste.
Meshkat recognized the need for an
incentive-driven electronics recycling program that requires little work on the
part of the consumer and has the capacity to handle shipments from all 50
states.
Unlike resale websites, Guzu
guarantees that every electronic unit obtained is recycled to the highest
extent; the silicon on the boards, LCD’s, plastics, metals, and even the
cardboard boxes customers use to mail their electronics to the company, are
properly recycled or sold for parts used to revive secondhand products for
further use.
Consumers can
recycle their gadgets on
in three simple
steps. First, users can search for their product and, once identified,
will receive an immediate quote from the company. Second, users complete their transaction on the site
and are emailed a FREE shipping label to use in mailing their electronics to
Guzu. Third, once the order is received and processed, payment is sent
via PayPal or business check, and a tree is planted on behalf of their order. For complete instructions and a
list of accepted electronics, please visit
.
