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>3 million tons of e-waste a year Why should we recycle our computer hardware and peripherals? : Computer hardware and peripherals should be recycled for two primary reasons: > The materials in the products can be reused in the production of new products, minimizing the amount of material that goes into landfills and the need for raw materials. > Some of the component materials must be disposed of or reused in a specific manner to protect the environment. It takes more that 1,000 years for one ink or toner cartridge to break down in a landfill

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DELL RECONNECT  Over 2000 locations nation wide  19 in the state of Hawai`i  Lessens E-waist in landfills  > 374 million lbs.  Creates Green Jobs  Refurbished and resold through Goodwill  Unusable parts are broken down securely and recycled responsibly meeting Dell’s extensive and strict Electronic Disposition Policy Goodwill industries

PARTNERED WITH FEDEX Don’t live near a participating location? No worries  Dell Mail-back Recycling Program – no need to leave home  Recycle any brand computer with the purchase of a Dell  Dell package return program

Another Partner An online non-profit, schools, and public agencies locator for you to make donations of usable technology. Network or over 1,000 pre-screened non-profits and schools throughout the United States. Gives second life to technology.an Potential to help support education and training of thousands of people with disabilities, students at risk and those who are economically disadvantaged. National Christina Foundation

LEGACY OF GOOD PLAN IMPLEMENTED IN 2013 Goals Status 100% waste free packaging Began making boxes from wheat straw in a process that uses 40% less energy and 90% less water. Reduce green house gas emissions With renewable energy purchases and efficient shipping green house gas emissions have decreased by 8%. Increase global take-back programs Dell customers have recycled more than 1.2 billion pounds of electronics. Expand connected Workplace There have been 6,700 less metric tons of green house Programs gas emissions. Reduce energy waste Energy intensity or their product portfolio reduced by 23.2% over the last two years.

2014 Corporate Social Responsibility Report FY14 Progress Points  Reduced the average energy intensity of

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