We've seen improvements in many of the TV companies' existing programs, but many companies still got an F in Recycling.
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Major corporations, including Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America, and Capital One have pledged to use recyclers who are certified e-Stewards. Read More...
Vizio, the market-leader in LCD TVs in the U.S. is now offering a free national takeback service to its customers. Vizio has partnered with Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM), the recycling company created by Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba. Read More...
Government officials from across the country today called on the electronics industry to withdraw its lawsuit against the New York City e-waste recycling law, calling the lawsuit a challenge by the electronics industry to the rights of states and cities to pass producer responsibility laws that hold manufacturers accountable for their products. Read More...
04-15-10 -- In addition to outlining safe domestic handling and disposal practices for old televisions, computers and other electronic devices, the system would effectively bar participating recyclers from exporting toxic, nonfunctional electronic waste to developing nations. The program will compete directly with a less stringent standard recently developed by industry and the federal government that companies and recyclers say makes more economic sense.
12-29-09 -- As the lawsuit challenging New York City’s electronics take-back law prepares for opening arguments in mid-January, industry associations and electronics recycling advocates wonder what effect the court’s ruling will have on the future of producer responsibility.
06-30-09 -- The Environmental Protection Agency estimates 99.1 million televisions sit unused in closets and basements across the country. Consumer response to recycling has been enormous in states where the laws have taken effect.
