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Despite this widespread lack of understanding , 63 percent of
American consumers believe e-waste is at least as important an
environmental issue as air pollution, and 68 percent of consumers
stockpile used or unwanted computer equipment in their homes.
Continuing its role as a leader in environmental sustainability,
HP announced that it recycled more than 120 million pounds of used
computer hardware and HP print cartridges globally in 2004.

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In its ongoing commitment to responsible product design,
manufacturing and disposal, HP offers a variety of programs to
encourage environmental responsibility among consumers , business
customers and employees. HP
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About HP

HP is a technology solutions provider to consumers, businesses and
institutions globally.

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, Underscoring its
commitment to sustainability, Air Products (NYSE: APD) has published its
latest Corporate Responsibility Annual Report, highlighting its fiscal 2004
economic, environmental, health and safety, and social performance .

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consumers have little knowledge of
electronic waste, or "e-waste," yet continue to stockpile it , HP
(NYSE:HPQ) (Nasdaq:HPQ) today announced a discount of 50 percent off
the cost of its online hardware recycling service for U."
HP's 50 percent off recycling promotion will run from April 22
through May 31, 2005, and can be used in conjunction with HP's
existing recycling e-coupon that offers online recycling customers up
to $50 toward the purchase of a new product on www.

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Air Products Publishes Latest Corporate Responsibility Annual Report

"Our latest Corporate
Responsibility Annual Report continues our sustainability dialogue with our
investors, customers, communities and our own employees. Additional information on HP's environmental
initiatives can be found at www.

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EDITOR'S NOTE: Air Products values ongoing feedback from its
stakeholders. This
brings HP's cumulative recycling total since 1987 to 616 million
pounds -- more than halfway toward meeting the company-wide goal to
recycle 1 billion pounds by the end of 2007.
"Our research found that while nearly three out of four consumers
have used or unwanted technology products in their homes, they aren't
sure how to dispose of it," said David Lear, vice president,
Corporate, Social and Environmental Responsibility, HP.

Scientific aspects (and many non-scientific aspects) of environmental protection, natural heritage conservation, sustainable living, environmental impact of technologies, and global environmental change.

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The company was named to the Dow Jones
Sustainability and FTSE4Good Indices and was one of the safest large-scale
chemical companies in the American Chemistry Council for the fifth consecutive
year.

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PALO ALTO, Calif. The company's offerings span IT infrastructure ,
global services, business and home computing, and imaging and
printing. 31, 2005, HP revenue
totaled $81.

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The report is available online at
http://www. "Clearly ,
Americans recognize the importance of responsible technology recycling
and HP shares in their desire to ensure their used or unwanted
technology products are recycled responsibly and affordably .

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"We believe our products afford people a better quality of life -- from
life-sustaining oxygen; to industrial gases that conserve energy, reduce
pollution, preserve food and improve healthcare; to chemical products that
offer environmentally friendly alternatives and boost performance," said
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, John Jones.
According to research by Penn, Schoen and Berland Associates,
which was conducted on behalf of HP, 95 percent of American consumers
do not know the meaning of the term "e-waste," and 58 percent are not
aware of an e-waste recycling program in their community.
In addition, recycling original HP LaserJet and inkjet print
cartridges is easy and free.

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The HP Planet Partners program provides consumers and businesses
around the world with access to a variety of hardware and HP print
cartridge product disposal options, including recycling, donation and
trade -in.

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HP accepts any brand of computer-related hardware, such as
desktop PCs, notebooks, monitors, ink and laser printers , PDAs and
general networking equipment. HP provides customers postage-paid
mailing labels or envelopes in many of its HP LaserJet and inkjet
print cartridge boxes or online at www.

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Highlights of the new publication include:

-- John Jones' message of sustainability progress and future challenges

-- Overview of Air Products' fiscal 2004 financial performance and
leading market positions

-- Corporate governance policies and ethics, including activities of the
Board of Directors , initiatives related to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance,
and financial accounting practices

-- Environmental, health, safety and security programs and results

-- Employee development , including diversity and work/life balance
initiatives

-- Social responsibility activities, including employee volunteerism and
corporate philanthropy

-- Descriptions of the company's products, technologies and services that
are helping its customers build sustainability into their operations

Air Products' commitment to sustainability was recognized by several
organizations in fiscal 2004.S. More information about HP is available at
www.

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Full program details are available at HP's Planet Partners return and
recycling program at www.