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NEWS
Following the Trail of Toxic E-Waste
60 Minutes follows America’s toxic electronic waste as it is illegally shipped to become China’s dirty secret. The “Electronic Wasteland” segment features ETBC member, Basel Action Network.
Obama Supports Producer Take Back for Electronics
Discover Magazine recently questioned the presidential candidates about their positions on the environment, including the electronic waste issue.
See their answers specifically to the e-waste question. View the whole
Discover Magazine article.
Senate Files Resolution on E-Waste export.
Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) filed Senate Resolution 663 that calls on the Senate to ban the export of toxic e-waste to developing countries. This is the same resolution that was filed in the House by Rep. Gene Green. More info.
Federal GAO releases report on toxic e-waste dumping.
Sept 18, 2008. The Government Accountability Office released a report today exposing
how practices by unscrupulous electronics recyclers result in toxic electronic
waste being dumped in developing countries in Asia and Africa. The report finds
that the US has inadequate laws to stop toxic e-waste from being exported to these
countries, and that the EPA doesn't enforce the few laws that do exist. Read report
See Press Release
Enviros Applaud Samsung for New Free National Recycling Program
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition praised Samsung Electronics America for their new nationwide recycling
program for its old unwanted or obsolete products, including old TVs, that would begin October 1.
Learn More
TV Lobbying Coalition Dissolved
A coalition of electronics manufacturers has officially dissolved their
national lobbying coalition which promoted state legislation requiring
consumers to pay fees for electronic product recycling, rather than have the
companies themselves pay for takeback and recycling programs.
Learn More
LG Launches New Recycling Program.
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition applauds LG for its recent announcement that it will begin offering a free,
nationwide recycling program for its old unwanted or obsolete products, including old TVs.
View Release.
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Take Back My TV Campaign
In just a few months, millions of TVs will become obsolete, due to a new rule requiring
all TV signals to switch to digital on February 17, 2009. We think the TV manufacturers
should offer national programs to take back and recycle our TVs. We are having some good success
with our TV campaign - already Sony, Samsung, and LG have launched national recycling programs.
For more info, check out our TV Campaign website.
ETBC Publishes Report Card on TV Company Recycling Programs
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition’s new Report Card grades the major TV manufacturers on their
efforts to establish national programs to take back and recycle their old TVs. More than half
of the 17 companies ranked scored a failing "F" grade, because they have no recycling program in place.
Sony received the highest grade, a B minus, with other companies scoring C's and D's.
See Report and
Press Release.
The TV Zombies Are On the Loose
TV Zombies have been seen wandering out of landfills and invading communities across the country,
oozing toxic green slime, and dragging their old rabbit ears and VCRs behind them. Scientists believe
that the TV Zombies are the millions of undead, old-school TVs that consumers threw out, even
though they still worked. Replaced by newer, sleeker flat panel TVs, the TV Zombies are out for revenge.
Check out our new video about the TV zombies:
Revenge of the Return Of The Undead Toxic Televisions Strike Back.
Recycle Your Old Electronics
Wondering what to do with your old computers, notebooks, televisions and printers?
Here's how to make sure your old electronic equipment is handled responsibly.
Use a responsible recycler.
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Click on the map to find a responsible recycler in your state.
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Use the company's own takeback program.
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Find out which computer companies will take back your old computer.
This report tells you who offers what services, how to use them, and how to get free recycling.
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Reporters Issue Briefing Book
E-Waste: The Exploding Global Electronic Waste Crisis. Check out this one-stop shop and quick summary on e-waste problems and solutions.
About the Electronics TakeBack Coalition
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition is a national coalition of non-profit organizations promoting
responsible recycling and green design in the electronics industry.
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