OSRAM SYLVANIA ANNOUNCES LAMP RECYCLING PROGRAM WITH VEOLIA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

Together, Companies Provide Environmentally Responsible

Recycling Alternatives

Denver, CO (Nov. 15, 2006) – OSRAM SYLVANIA is proud to announce that it has developed an industry-first business association with Veolia Environmental Services, the largest lamp and ballast recycler in North America, to provide environmentally responsible recycling alternatives.   As a leader in environmentally preferable, energy-efficient lighting solutions, OSRAM SYLVANIA is now expanding its range of lighting and recycling solutions by offering the sale of RECYCLEPAK, Veolia’s proprietary recycling kit, through www.sylvania.com/recycle.

Using the RECYCLEPAK makes recycling easy for large or small quantities of spent lamps and ballasts.  Prepaid packaging allows for a convenient way to manage lighting waste.  One price includes everything needed for complete lamp and ballast recycling.

RECYCLEPAK ships supplies to and from the facility, and processes all documentation, including certificates of recycling.  The pre-paid recycling program ensures complete compliance with state and local disposal regulations while reducing the risks associated with improper storage.   

“We take great pride in being the industry leaders in recycling,” said Jennifer Dolin, environmental marketing manager, OSRAM SYLVANIA.  “We want to make it easy for our customers to be environmentally responsible. Working with Veolia, and selling the RECYCLEPAK through our website, is another step forward in this effort.”

"Our mutual relationship creates a landmark opportunity,” noted Rob Wlezien, vice president, Sales and Marketing at Veolia.  “For the first time, a manufacturer has taken a truly proactive approach and collaborated with the largest lamp recycling company in the world to recycle mercury-containing lamps."

OSRAM SYLVANIA has always promoted lamp and ballast recycling as the most responsible method of disposal.  As a subsidiary of OSRAM SYLVANIA, SYLVANIA Lighting Services (SLS) upholds that commitment through its service programs. The first lighting service company to recycle lamps at the end of life, SLS includes lamp recycling in every contract they issue for service and maintenance.  Each year, SLS sends 8.5 million lamps to certified recycling facilities, keeping over 112 pounds of mercury from entering landfills.

Please visit www.sylvania.com/recycle for more information on the new recycling program and how to begin using RECYCLEPAK today.

ABOUT OSRAM SYLVANIA:

OSRAM SYLVANIA is a leader in lighting solutions and specialty products that feature innovative design and energy saving technology. The company sells products for homes, businesses and vehicles primarily under the SYLVANIA brand name, and also under the OSRAM brand. Headquartered in Danvers,

Mass., OSRAM SYLVANIA is the North American operation of OSRAM GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens AG. For more information, visit www.sylvania.com.

about Sylvania Lighting services:

SYLVANIA LIGHTING SERVICES (SLS) is the industry leader in turnkey energy management programs for interior and exterior lighting systems as well as preventive maintenance programs.  With over 35 years of experience, the

company provides dedicated lighting design capabilities, the best delivery of

services, access to new energy-efficient lighting products, and a computer-routed national service fleet.  SLS offers customers a single point of contact for all of their lighting needs, including recycling.  A subsidiary of OSRAM SYLVANIA, SLS is a national company and is headquartered in Danvers, Massachusetts.  For more information, please refer to our website at: www.sylvania.com/sls.

About Veolia Environmental Services in North America

Veolia Environmental Services North America Corp. offers fully integrated environmental solutions to virtually all industrial, commercial, municipal and residential sectors. The Group is part of Veolia Environmental Services (VES), the only global company that manages liquid, solid, non-hazardous and hazardous waste; on-site waste processing, industrial cleaning and process maintenance; and recycling, recovery and disposal for both the public and private sectors.  VES has over 80,000 employees in 36 countries and posted revenues of $7.9 billion in 2005.  Veolia Environment, the parent of VES, has more than 270,000 employees in 64 countries and recorded revenues of $30 billion in 2005. For more information, please visit www.VeoliaES.com.

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