Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is emphasizing its energy-saving and eco commitment by partnering with The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the “Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR” pledge and promoting the pledge at the International Consumer Electronics Show. At its ICES booth, Samsung is conducting a sweepstakes for those who take the Samsung and EPA pledge via online or sign the document. Four people will be selected and each will be awarded an ENERGY STAR qualified 40” LED TV. Samsung continues to demonstrate their environmental commitment by working with the Plug-In To eCycling program, which promotes and fosters opportunities for consumers to donate or safely recycle their used electronics and replace them with new environmentally-friendly models. At ICES, Samsung will be unveiling their eco-design and energy efficient products including LED TVs, 30” free-standing induction ranges along with OLED digital photo frames. “We appreciate Samsung's enthusiastic support of our Change the World, Start with ENERGY STAR campaign,” said Jill Vohr, Marketing Manager for the US EPA. “By taking the ENERGY STAR Pledge, each of us can sign up to take action against global warming by using energy more efficiently.” Samsung's partnership with the EPA, in addition to the recent consumer survey findings, echo Samsung's EcoManagement 2013 initiatives that establish a comprehensive set of goals intended to make Samsung a leading eco-friendly company. The company further committed $4.3 million to sustainable R&D through the program, which was launched in July 2009. In addition, the Samsung Recycling DirectTM program, which affords consumers a number of smart ways to help make the world a better, cleaner place, has recycled over 16 million lbs to date and recently added 62 new fixed drop-off locations through Goodwill sites bringing the current total to over 260 places where consumers can easily recycle their electronics. Samsung also released a survey that found a full 45 percent of respondents say they'd be a lot more likely to purchase consumer electronics from a company that produces energy efficient products.
