WHEN: Tuesday, December 19, 2000, 11:00 AM

WHO: Sponsored by Clean Computer Campaign, a project of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition. The press conference will feature Ted Smith, Executive Director of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition (SVTC). Since 1982 SVTC has worked to document and expose the hazards of toxic chemical pollution and educate the community about the dangers of toxic hazards. The Clean Computer Campaign, a project of SVTC, is working for sustainability, accountability and cleaner production in the high-tech industry.

WHY: "The Right-to-Know is a sacred public trust", said SVTC Executive Director Ted Smith. "Consumers both need and want to know pertinent information to make informed decisions. The global high-tech industry is the fastest expanding manufacturing center. It's dependence on massive amounts of natural resources and toxic chemicals can often have negative impacts on community, worker and environmental health. The industry mantra of "smaller", "faster", "cheaper", must now be replaced with "greener", "cleaner" and "more recycle-able."

MEDIA VISUALS: Enlarged report cards with company scores and rankings with candy canes for those who scored well and lumps of coal for those who failed.

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