It is currently Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:22 pm

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:59 pm 
Offline
Moderator
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 9:10 am
Posts: 1278
Location: Dallas,TEXAS
:wink: I thank Kathe Kitchens for bringing this to my attention:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, December 14, 2006

TCEQ Encourages Consumers to Recycle Used Electronics this Holiday Season

An estimated 1.3 million computers could be recycled annually.

Every holiday season, millions of Texans receive new home electronics. But as quickly as the latest television, computer, digital camera, cellular phone, video game console, or mp3 player is unwrapped, the older model is quickly discarded—usually in a closet or an attic.

“In this season of giving, we want to encourage consumers to donate their used electronic items, instead of throwing them away,” said Matt Baker, division director of the Small Business and Environmental Assistance division at the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). “Often these products are still in perfectly good working condition, and can be recycled for reuse, or disassembled and sold for parts.”

Based on a study by the National Recycling Coalition, about 1.5 million computers are taken out of service in Texas annually, and only an estimated 162,000 are recycled, leaving more than 1.3 million units that aren’t recycled. “Even if your computer is several years old, it is still valuable,” said Baker. “An average personal computer typically contains 40 percent steel, 30 to 40 percent plastic, 10 percent aluminum and 10 percent other metals, including copper, gold, silver, cadmium, and platinum—all recyclable,” said Baker.


To find a recycler near you, the TCEQ has published an updated version of its statewide computer and electronics recycler locator guide, located in the “Hot Topics” column of the TCEQ home page, http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/.

In addition, take-back programs are also being offered by some makers of computers and mp3 players, to promote recycling. Contact your manufacturer for details. Local charitable associations and nonprofit organizations are also in need of “almost new,” working electronics including computers, televisions, video game consoles and digital cameras. Often these groups have a year-round necessity, and can find a new home for your used electronics.

If you donate to a non-profit, you can use it as an income tax deduction, which means YOU can decide how the government spends at least some of your money! Besides, it just makes sense to recycle! 8)

--Nadine

_________________
Nadine Bielling
Moderator
Gardener Exchange Forum

The Laws of Ecology:
"All things are interconnected. Everything goes somewhere. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Nature bats last." --Ernest Callenbach


Last edited by Nadine on Sat May 12, 2007 9:51 am, edited 2 times in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Apr 03, 2007 8:17 pm 
Offline

Joined: Sun Mar 25, 2007 8:40 am
Posts: 27
Location: Kingwood,TX
Thanks Nadine I've added this link to my favorites, since recycling is very important to me too! Do you know about Freecycle? It's on the web, it's a grass roots community recycling program.


Top
 Profile  
 
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:59 pm 
Offline
Moderator
Moderator
User avatar

Joined: Mon Mar 10, 2003 9:10 am
Posts: 1278
Location: Dallas,TEXAS
Yes, in fact I am a member of freecycle.org! I gave away a Kirby Vacuum cleaner to someone who needed one. It was great to help someone out. I had just received another newer model, so it was good to get rid of the old one. I encourage everyone to join freecycle.org today!

_________________
Nadine Bielling
Moderator
Gardener Exchange Forum

The Laws of Ecology:
"All things are interconnected. Everything goes somewhere. There's no such thing as a free lunch. Nature bats last." --Ernest Callenbach


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 3 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by eWeblife