2020 Ozone Layer Protection Milestones

Explore how successful ozone layer protection is a part of our everyday life

RAD partners have prevented 1.27 billion pounds of metals, plastic, and glass from going to landfills. That’s just one of the many ways RAD is protecting our environment.

Cool Kids!

Dallas, TX high school juniors Eva Framjee, Honor Wood, and Barbara Lou recently won a school competition for innovative ideas on how to solve environmental issues. After learning about the environmental benefits of responsible appliance disposal, they designed “Cooler Earth”, a project which aims to encourage and increase responsible disposal of refrigerated appliances by including a scannable QR code inside all refrigerators. Consumers can scan the code to find more information on the environmental benefits of responsible appliance disposal and any local appliance recycling opportunities to dispose of their appliance.

Meet RAD Partners

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) has been a RAD partner for nearly a decade, since joining in 2011. I&M’s nearly 600,000 customers can recycle their appliances using best environmental practices – plus receive a rebate. To ensure the safety and health of I&M’s employees, vendors, and customers, their Appliance Recycling program is following CDC guidelines related to COVID-19. In line with these guidelines, I&M began scheduling no contact pickups on June 26, they are practicing physical distancing, and will only pick up working refrigerators and freezers that are outside customers’ homes. Over 500 customers registered on a wait-list while program operations were suspended and will be the first scheduled appointments.