How much would a user save, on average, in energy costs using the ThinkCentre A61e desktop?
KAUL: Lenovo anticipates that by using the ThinkCentre A61e desktop, a user would be able to cut costs by $20 per year. In addition, Lenovo estimates the A61e can decrease the amount of waste produced by more than 200 pounds of carbon per year. PCT: Does Lenovo offer a recycling program? If so, what type of products can users send back to Lenovo for proper recycling? KAUL: Lenovo has recycling programs in every country it does business [in], with many of those offering free recycling. In the U.S., the Lenovo Recycling Service lets consumers recycle any manufacturers PCsincluding system units, monitors, printers, and optional attachmentsfor $30 (including shipping). Lenovo also participates in the RBRC s (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation s) free Call2Recycle program. Consumers can recycle rechargeable batteries from Lenovo products, such as Li-Ion batteries in notebooks, at any RBRC drop-off location in the U.S. and Canada. Also, Lenovo’s packaging uses recycled and recyclable
