Eco Responsibility

As a result, Sun has implemented a global product returns program that recycles, reclaims, and reuses components or entire systems. End users can return their end-of-life equipment to Sun for recycling, reuse, or proper disposal. Customers will be required to pay the freight to ship the products to Sun except where local legislation requires otherwise. Used computer equipment is then collected and sent to a third-party asset recovery vendor that recovers useful parts. These parts are then returned to Sun for remanufacture and reuse, often as field replacement units. Components and assemblies that have no commercial value as functioning systems or components are broken down for the recovery and recycling of metals and plastics.

Sun's global product returns program is strong, and we are fully committed to maintaining our current goal that less than 5 percent of our products end up in a waste stream. The amount of electronic waste is expected to increase over the next few years. And as more customers become aware of these issues over time, more electronic waste is expected to come back to Sun, which lessens our impact on the environment.