Title
Year
2014
Document Type
Case Study
Companies Discussed
Outerwall, ecoATM
Abstract
In 2013, Outerwall (parent company of Coinstar and RedBox) acquired ecoATM, an automated e-waste recycling station. As a disruptive technology in the e-recycling business, ecoATM has demonstrated significant potential for triple-bottom-line success. Outerwall has struggled with negative press related to law-enforcement belief that these kiosks are “a motivator for the criminal element.” This CSR mini-case provides students an opportunity to work creatively to solve a public relations and perception problem in order to fully realize a company’s full potential for positive social, environmental and economic impact.
Recommended Citation
Lawless, Joe, "Outerwall and Beyond" (2014). MICCSR Case Studies. Paper 6.
http://digitalcommons.tacoma.uw.edu/miccssr_case/6