[. . . ] 04/2009 12 Environmental Issues ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES STRONG is committed to reducing the impact of its products on the environment. [. . . ] When you purchase a new, similar product your retailer may offer to take this old one off you. Your retailer or local municipal authority will advise you of the collection facilities available for waste electronically products in your area. Within the scope of the European legislation on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Directive 2002/96/ EC valid as of August 2005) STRONG provides a recycling system free of charge for consumers to returning products after end of life. For more information about STRONG’s environmental policy to you: www. Packaging When disposing of this product packaging, please ensure that it is recycled. Power Saving To save power and money, please put the product into standby mode when not in use. [. . . ] Batteries discarded in landfill sites or incinerated increases the chances of pollutants being dispersed into the atmosphere. [. . . ]