Blue Star Recyclers, born in Colorado Springs 12 years ago, has grown to become a model of how a company can provide social return on investment while still paying the bills.

The first way is by ethically recycling electronics and computers (eWaste).
The second is by employing autistic workers, and others with disabilities, who typically can’t get gainful employment elsewhere.

The third is by joining forces with companies and organizations that are choosing social return on investment (SROI) factors when picking contractors, rather than just the most inexpensive bid. Download the full article.

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Blue Star Recyclers was awarded the 24-Karat Challenge Award for 2020, the top environmental award from the State of Colorado. This is not only the second time we have earned this award (first time in 2013), but we are the only recycler of any kind to earn the award. The only other member to earn it twice was Denver International Airport. Read the full article.

After almost a year of collaborative work between Blue Star Recyclers and Rotary District 6440 clubs, today we launched a new service called EZ Electronics Recycling, which provides at home pick up service for residents. Now Chicago NW suburban residents can receive Blue Star's certified electronics recycling service at their doorstep.

Seven Rotary clubs donated funds to help Blue Star purchase a new van to launch the service, including Glenview Sunrise, Dundee, Buffalo Grove, Barrington Breakfast, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, and Long Grove/Kildeer/Hawthorn Woods.

Special thanks go to Suzanne Lyhus with the Glenview Sunrise Rotary Club, who was instrumental in coordinating Rotary’s involvement in the project. We also wish to thank outgoing Rotary District 6440 Governor Suzanne Gibson and incoming Rotary District 6440 District Governor Lyle Staab, who actively supported the project within their districts and respective clubs.

For more information visit www.ezelectronicsrecycling.com