ecoATM has declared that its award-winning consumer electronics recycling kiosk will be exhibited at the Grand Lobby of the Las Vegas Convention Center from 10 to 13 January during the 2012 International CES.
The company, based in San Diego, is known for designing novel kiosks that automate the buy-back procedure of used mobile phones and portable electronics directly from consumers.
The innovative kiosk solves the emerging problem of e-waste across the globe. The company utilizes patented electronic diagnostics, machine vision and artificial intelligence to assess and purchase used MP3 players and mobile phones directly from consumers. The kiosks offer a suitable trade-in solution by visually and electronically evaluating consumer electronics. Payment is made instantly to the consumers either in cash or store credit. The kiosks automatically administer both trade-in and trade-up promotions for manufacturers and retailers.
ecoATM’s Chairman and CEO, Tom Tullie stated that the company will demonstrate its latest technology to consumers, device manufacturers, government officials and retailers at the International CES.
The company believes that used electronics can be restored and utilized by consumers. In fact, around 75% of the used devices can be reused again. For the remaining electronics, the company works with BAN-certified or R2-certified recyclers who recover the precious metals and raw materials in an eco-friendly way.
ecoATM has set up a network of kiosks across California and has also planned a nationwide rollout in 2012. At present, the kiosks can accept MP3 players and cell phones. By January end, they will also accept Kindle, iPad, Galaxy and Nook.
The company has received a number of awards. Some of the awards include CONNECT's Most Innovative Product Award 2009, Coinstar's Next Big Idea Contest; Popular Science's 2010 Best of What's New Award in Green Technology, and Green Goddess Award for DEMO Spring to name a few.
Source: http://www.ecoatm.com