The consumer electronics industry is getting serious about going green
Ironically, there were hardly any truly green gadgets on the exhibit floor at last week’s Greener Gadgets conference. Fortunately, much of the debate taking place at the event suggested that the consumer electronics industry is starting to move beyond greenwashing and tokenism.
In attempting to answer tough questions like “How do you quantify the green-ness of a product or service?” and “Where should companies devote their efforts to make the most environmental impact?” attendees got a… Continue Reading
RecycleBank gets $30M from Kleiner Perkins to reward recyclers
RecycleBank, a Philadelphia company that rewards people for recycling at home, has raised another $30 million in financing led by Silicon Valley venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, according to VentureWire.
We first reported on RecycleBank last year, when it raised $13.1 million in a first round from RRE Ventures and Sigma Partners, which also invested in the latest round.
The company signs deals with waste disposal companies so that it can track the recycling habits of households… Continue Reading
RecycleBank raises $13.1M to give people incentives to recycle
RecycleBank, a Philadelphia company that rewards people for recycling at home, said it has raised $13.1 million in a first round of funding.
RRE Ventures and Sigma Partners were the investors in the three-year old company.
Here’s the press release, and a snippet:
RecycleBank presents a business solution to an enduring environmental problem. The company provides municipalities the ability to dramatically increase recycling rates and gives its national and local marketing partners a unique and powerful set of… Continue Reading