Race Fans Gear Up to Recycle as Two Atlanta Companies Celebrate the Homecoming of NASCAR
Atlanta residents are encouraged to recycle their rechargeable batteries and cell phones at local collection event WHAT: Just days before the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway, locally-based Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) will kick off the pre-race festivities with a "Green Means Go" pep rally at the T.G.I. Friday's located in Atlanta, GA, Wildwood location. Consumers are invited to experience RBRC's interactive 53- foot long modular display and exhibit featuring battery recycling information, a full-size racing simulator car and prize wheel. Those who bring their used rechargeable batteries and old cell phones for on-site collection will be rewarded with a die-cast car. WHERE: T.G.I. Friday's Wildwood location 1945 Powers Ferry Road Atlanta, GA WHEN: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM WHY: In 2006, RBRC introduced a new entertaining and educational modular exhibit and display to engage directly with passionate race fans and to offer consumers a fun way to be smart about recycling. The modular exhibit has been featured at various top speedways throughout the country, including this weekend's 2007 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Race at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. Since 1996, RBRC has collected over 36 million pounds of rechargeable batteries in the U.S. and Canada. Cell phones collected through RBRC's Call2Recycle(TM) program will be recycled or refurbished and resold when possible with a portion of the proceeds benefiting select charities such as Boys & Girls Clubs of America. WHO: The Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) is a nonprofit, public service organization dedicated to rechargeable battery and cell phone recycling. There are over 50,000 retail, business, and community collection locations that participate in RBRC's rechargeable battery recycling program. RBRC is funded by more than 350 manufacturers and marketers of portable rechargeable batteries and products. RBRC's public education campaign and recycling program is the result of the rechargeable power industry's commitment to conserve natural resources and prevent cell phones and rechargeable batteries from entering the solid waste stream. For more information, call 1-877-2-RECYCLE or visit www.call2recycle.org. INTERVIEW/ PHOTO OPP: Capture the excitement as Atlanta residents show their love for NASCAR while recycling rechargeable batteries and cell phones for a good cause! Contact: Jessica Brown 646-502-3532 jbrown@stantoncrenshaw.com
PRNewswire -- Oct. 23
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