If your TV no longer works---perhaps its one of the analog sets that were phased out when America went digital---you probably want to get rid of it to free up shelf space and make room for a new model. To do your part as a responsible citizen, recycle your old set; doing so will ensure the toxic materials inside your TV don't leach into landfill runoff, and will also provide raw materials for reuse, conserving energy and natural resources that would have been needed to create new plastics and metals from scratch. According to the U.S....
Landfills are piled with old electronic goods that can pose significant environmental problems when they are not recycled properly. As consumers increasingly rely on electronics, it is necessary to develop and maintain adequate...
Recycling electronics not only helps prevent hazardous materials from filling landfills, but also conserves natural resources because the recycled electronics are reused, reports the National Center for Recycling Electronics. R...
The Consumer Electronics Association says there are 24 electronic devices in the average American home, from cell phones to TVs to computers and hardware. Recycling offers an environmentally friendly way to dispose of your used...
While most people are aware of paper, plastic and aluminum recycling programs, another source of waste is becoming a concern in many parts of the country. Electronic devices and batteries are manufactured using precious metals ...
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, more than 100 million pounds of materials from electronics are recovered through recycling each year. Recycling e-waste saves energy, and can prevent toxins found in electronics...
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Americans threw out 2.25 million tons of TVs and other electronics in 2007, and it expects that amount to continue to increase. But the number of municipal policies encoura...
However, computers and electronic devices contain precious metals and components that can be recycled and used for new purposes. As we continue to use more electronics, the amount of e-waste continues to increase as well. Recyc...
The average American home has 24 electronic products, according to the Consumer Electronics Association. As of 2010, you are not obligated by the federal government to recycle your electronics; however, many states, including C...
A study by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2007 found that Americans discarded 2.25 million tons of TVs, computer equipment and cell phones that year. But opportunities to recycle "e-waste" are also expanding, and that's...
consumers own 2.9 billion electronic devices, and in 2007, only 24 percent of disposed electronics were recycled. By donating or recycling your unwanted electronics, you can lessen your impact on the environment and allow your ...
