Where: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC When:  Tuesday, April 24, 2012, from noon to 1:35 p.m. What: Best Buy is hosting an e-waste summit — an intimate roundtable discussion moderated by Joel Makower, creator and executive editor of GreenBiz. Additional attendees will include industry leaders, NGO partners and lawmakers, including representatives from CEA, ERI and the Northwest Recycling Council. Topics will cover general […]

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