A few years ago, when environmentalists
in Washington State began agitating to rid local dumps of toxic old computers
and televisions, they found an unexpected ally: Hewlett-Packard Co. Teaming up
with greens and retailers, hp took on IBM, Apple Computer, and several major TV
manufacturers, which were resisting recycling programs because of the
costs. Aided by hp’s energetic lobbying, the greens persuaded state lawmakers to adopt a landmark program that forces electronics companies to foot the bill for recycling their old equipment. "This bill puts our market-based economy to work for the environment," said Washington Governor Christine O. Gregoire as she signed the plan into law on Mar 24. The movement to recycle electronic refuse, or "e-waste," is spreading across the nation, and so is hp’s clout. The company helped the gr A. hp has jointed with greens and retailers to rid local dumps B. hp doesn’t mind the huge cost of recycling old computers C. hp has green retailers D. IBM, Apple Computer don’t want to cooperate with greens and retailers [单项选择]A few years ago, when environmentalists in Washington State began agitating to rid local dumps of toxic old computers and televisions, they found an unexpected ally: Hewlett-Packard Co. Teaming up with greens and retailers, hp took on IBM, Apple Computer, and several major TV manufacturers, which were resisting recycling programs because of the costs.
Aided by hp’s energetic lobbying, the greens persuaded state lawmakers to adopt a landmark program that forces electronics companies to foot the bill for recycling their old equipment. "This bill puts our market-based economy to work for the environment," said Washington Governor Christine O. Gregoire as she signed the plan into law on Mar 24. The movement to recycle electronic refuse, or "e-waste," is spreading across the nation, and so is hp’s clout. The company helped the greens win a big battle in Maine, In 2004 when the state passed the nation’s first e-waste "take-back" law. Washington followed suit. Now, Minnesota and New A. renew them for resale or donation B. dissemble them for making cheap products C. built a large data base D. repair them before giving them to charity organizations 我来回答: 提交
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