Only a year ago, no TV company had a national takeback and recycling program. Now, with the digital conversion just three months away, some manufacturers are taking green steps -- but others are failing the recycling test.
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Business bills fill state Legislature
The Texas Campaign for the Environment wants to expand the Computer TakeBack law that legislators unanimously passed in 2007 to include TVs, said Robin Schneider, its executive director.(San Antonio Express-News)
Making reusable a requirement
A sea of plastic bags clogging city drains, endangering wildlife and contributing to landfill waste has become a major concern in the United States and worldwide.(San Antonio Express-News)
E-waste recyclers may not be good for environment
Most people — about 88 percent according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency — simply toss so-called e-waste into the trash.(Houston Chronicle)
Many Look to Recycle Old TVs in Digital Age
Video: They're shiny, new, thin, and beautiful. The latest flat-screen television sets have many people bidding farewell to the old models. Click here to watch the story! (Fox 4 News Dallas)
Williamson County Residents:
Help make the WilCo Landfill green and clean: make your voice heard by contacting your elected officials today. Don't let the landfill become a regional dump!
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WARNING Reports of TV Zombies Are Sweeping the Nation - New Video Takes Humorous Turn on TV waste!
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More Americans recycle than vote, but in many Texas communities recycling is lagging in part because some landfill operators cut corners and undercut recycling programs. In addition, too few products are designed for recycling. Requiring manufacturers to take back their products at the end of their useful lives will provide a bottom line incentive to reduce toxins and design products for recycling. read more
