Long Pond, PA (April 5, 2013) — Pocono Raceway, a leader in the sports industry for their ongoing Pocono Green initiatives, has joined in a partnership with ZLOOP Computer and Electronics Recycling Centers to provide a way to get rid of unwanted and unused electronics safely and securely…. and at no cost!
The Raceway will conduct an e-Waste recycling and data destruction event on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Communities, companies, school districts and individuals are encouraged to drop off their unwanted electronics, no matter how large or small.
As an incentive to recycle, Pocono Raceway will provide two grandstand tickets, to the racing action on Saturday June 8, for each per person who participates in this recycling effort. The June 8 schedule includes two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series practice sessions and the Pocono 200, ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards race. Additionally, each person can enter a drawing to win a grand prize, consisting of four Terrace Bistro VIP tickets to the July 7, Pocono. INDYCAR 400.
Communities and school districts can compete for the “bragging rights” for recycling the most e-Waste materials.
The company or corporation that recycles the most e-Waste materials will receive free advertising on the ZLOOP stock car that will be competing in the Pocono 200. This event will be nationally televised on the SPEED channel and advertising includes company logos on the Venturini Motorsports No. 25 ZLOOP sponsored car along with in-focus exposure via the “in-car” camera.
In an ever-changing high tech world the amount of e-Waste collecting in every American household continues to build. In most cases people are unaware of the dangers of e-Waste to the environment and unfamiliar with SAFE e-Waste disposal practices of their unwanted or unused electronics, such as cell phones, computers, monitors or virtually anything with an electronic cord.
The growing number of electronic goods in the U.S. is no secret. The life expectancy of everyday electronics is not long to begin with, but is cut even shorter as new technologies and gadgets are introduced. Americans want the newest model, a nicer brand, the next new thing… and are quick to leave their old models behind.
The heavy metals they contain threaten to pollute the air, soil, and water, harming the environment and our communities. Electronics are an essential part of life but the disposal of these products, in an environmentally friendly manner, is a challenge.
While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-Waste is growing by five percent annually. Although e-Waste makes up only two percent of America’s trash in landfills, it accounts for 70 percent of overall toxic waste.
25 states including Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey have passed e-waste recycling laws, 15 of which include disposal bans.
“We are very excited about our unique partnership with Pocono Raceway”, says Zloop’s Founder and CMO Bob LaBarge, “we look forward to working with Pocono to educate their fan base on the importance of properly recycling eWaste and making it easy and secure for the community to do just that.”
Pocono Raceway, a member of the Green Sports Alliance (GSA), is considered one of the most environmentally conscious tracks in NASCAR and the entire sports world. The GSA is a nonprofit organization that helps the professional sports industry enhance its environmental performance and harness potential for large-scale behavior change.
In August of 2010, Pocono Raceway completed their 3MW Pocono Solar Project which features nearly 40,000 American Made Photovoltaic modules covering 25 acres of land adjacent to the race track. The Project will produce more than 72 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of energy over the next 20 years. The environmental attributes associated with the system will offset more than 3,100 Metric Tons of carbon dioxide annually, Carbon Dioxide emissions from 106,529 propane BBQ grills and it will generate enough power to provide the electricity needs for close to 300 homes beyond the power needs of the Raceway.
Contact: Bob Pleban, 570-646-2300, bpleban@poconoraceway.com
About ZLOOP
ZLOOP™ Computer and Electronics Recycling Centers ZLOOP Computer and Electronics Recycling Centers (ZLOOP) make eWaste recycling easy. Encouraging the public to recycle old computers, cell phones, printers, electronic devices and phone systems, ZLOOP is the only national eWaste franchise that guarantees disposal of eWaste safely and securely. Founded in Hickory, North Carolina in 2012, ZLOOP guarantees eWaste is recycled domestically and that hard drives are permanently destroyed of all information. ZLOOP is extremely mobile and able to handle any size job on-site with the same commitment to security, speed and auditing. ZLOOP is also compliant with federal, state and local government regulations for the safe and secure destruction of highly sensitive data, and is working toward certifications from the Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2), U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Department of Defense, National Security Agency, Department of Homeland Security, ITAD, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACIA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA). For more information on ZLOOP’s eWaste recycling services, call today at 1-855-WHY-EASY (1-855-949-3279) or visit the website, zloopit.com. eWaste is Serious Waste. Recycle™.
About Pocono Raceway
“The Tricky Triangle” is host to two NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, one IZOD IndyCar Series, one NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, two ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards and one Firestone Indy Light Series events each year. Pocono Raceway’s 2.5-mile triangular design makes it truly unique. Pocono is the only Superspeedway with three turns, three different radii and three variant degrees of banking. All that ensures our fans will enjoy some serious action, meanwhile presenting a competitive challenge to the world’s best drivers and their crew chiefs. Pocono strives to create a family atmosphere with increased focus on the Fan Experience. We are Pocono Raceway and this is “The Tricky Triangle.”
Pocono Raceway is the world’s largest solar powered sports facility. The Raceway developed a 25 acre, three megawatt solar farm that provides the energy needs of the Raceway as well as adding electricity to the local power grid.
In business for over 50 years, Pocono Raceway is family-owned and situated in the beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. We are located within 300 miles of one-third of the U.S. population and within 90 miles of New York City and Philadelphia. Pocono Raceway is and always will be an attractive option for race fans and car enthusiasts alike. More information is available at www.poconoraceway.com
About Venturini Motorsports
Venturini Motorsports (VMS), fielding cars for over 30-years in the ARCA Racing Series presented by Menards, is one of the premier NASCAR driver development programs in the country. Multiple team championships and consistent on-track success, VMS has evolved into one of the most recognizable names in motorsports. Since 2007, VMS has assisted in the career development of notable NASCAR drivers such as Joey Logano, Justin Allgaier, Ryan Blaney, Alex Bowman, Brian Scott, Kevin Swindell, Miguel Paludo, John Wes Townley, Josh Richards and Scott Lagasse, Jr. In 2012, VMS was inducted into the National Italian Sports Hall of Fame, and 2013 will highlight the team’s debut in the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
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