David Wood (environmental campaigner)
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David Wood was Executive Director of the GrassRoots Recycling Network (GRRN), in Madison, Wisconsin
; and organizing director of the nationwide Computer TakeBack Campaign (CTBC).
Born in Clifton Springs, NY, Wood was raised by his parents, locally known doctors. He had seven brothers and sisters. He attended Bucknell University
, receiving his training in law at the University of Buffalo. After graduating from law school, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked for the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG).
Later, Wood moved to Madison, Wisconsin, working first for the Center on Wisconsin Strategy
(COWS), and then the GrassRoots Recycling Network. He became heavily involved with the Computer TakeBack Campaign in which he urged computer manufacturers to take back their old computers and recycle them properly. His most widely known contribution was the creation of the Dell TakeBack Campaign. His chapter, "ToxicDude.com: the Dell Campaign" (with Robin Schneider) in Challenging the Chip
, recounts CTBC's successful national campaign to convince Dell, Inc.
, to take back and responsibly disassemble its obsolete consumer electronic products.
Wood died on December 9, 2006. He left two daughters; Malena and Emma.
Wisconsin's new electronics recycling law, Senate Bill 107, was signed into force by Governor Jim Doyle
on October 23, 2009, in Wood's honor based on David's work with the Computer TakeBack Campaign and his dedication to reducing electronic waste.
Madison, Wisconsin
Madison is the capital of the U.S. state of Wisconsin and the county seat of Dane County. It is also home to the University of Wisconsin–Madison....
; and organizing director of the nationwide Computer TakeBack Campaign (CTBC).
Born in Clifton Springs, NY, Wood was raised by his parents, locally known doctors. He had seven brothers and sisters. He attended Bucknell University
Bucknell University
Bucknell University is a private liberal arts university located alongside the West Branch Susquehanna River in the rolling countryside of Central Pennsylvania in the town of Lewisburg, 30 miles southeast of Williamsport and 60 miles north of Harrisburg. The university consists of the College of...
, receiving his training in law at the University of Buffalo. After graduating from law school, he moved to Los Angeles, where he worked for the California Public Interest Research Group (CalPIRG).
Later, Wood moved to Madison, Wisconsin, working first for the Center on Wisconsin Strategy
Center on Wisconsin Strategy
The Center on Wisconsin Strategy is a progressive policy institute housed on the campus of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. It was founded in 1991 by UW Professor Joel Rogers as a center organized around the concept of "high road" economic development: a path to decent jobs, stronger...
(COWS), and then the GrassRoots Recycling Network. He became heavily involved with the Computer TakeBack Campaign in which he urged computer manufacturers to take back their old computers and recycle them properly. His most widely known contribution was the creation of the Dell TakeBack Campaign. His chapter, "ToxicDude.com: the Dell Campaign" (with Robin Schneider) in Challenging the Chip
Challenging the Chip
Challenging the Chip is a 2006 book on "labor rights and environmental justice in the global electronics industry". It is published by Temple University Press, Philadelphia. In three parts, the book looks at global electronics, environmental justice and labor rights, and electronic waste and...
, recounts CTBC's successful national campaign to convince Dell, Inc.
Dell
Dell, Inc. is an American multinational information technology corporation based in 1 Dell Way, Round Rock, Texas, United States, that develops, sells and supports computers and related products and services. Bearing the name of its founder, Michael Dell, the company is one of the largest...
, to take back and responsibly disassemble its obsolete consumer electronic products.
Wood died on December 9, 2006. He left two daughters; Malena and Emma.
Wisconsin's new electronics recycling law, Senate Bill 107, was signed into force by Governor Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
James Edward "Jim" Doyle is a Wisconsin politician and member of the Democratic Party. He was the 44th Governor of Wisconsin, serving from January 6, 2003 to January 3, 2011. He defeated incumbent Governor Scott McCallum by a margin of 45 percent to 41 percent; the Libertarian Party candidate Ed...
on October 23, 2009, in Wood's honor based on David's work with the Computer TakeBack Campaign and his dedication to reducing electronic waste.