Environmentalists Oppose Weak Bill on Toxic E-Waste Exports
A bill introduced today by Rep. Gene Green concerning the electronic waste export problem will still allow exports of toxic waste to continue, according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, a national coalition of environmental and consumer groups. The bill, HR 2595, is sponsored by Rep. Green, as well as Rep. Mary Bono-Mack, and Rep. Mike Thompson.
Indiana Passes “Producer Takeback” E-Waste Recycling Law
Indiana became the first state to pass a major electronics recycling law in 2009 as Governor Mitch Daniels signed HB 1589 into law yesterday, making Indiana the nineteenth state to pass a law creating a statewide e-waste recycling program. Eighteen of these 19 states, including Indiana, have adopted “producer takeback” laws, requiring the manufacturers to pay for the collection and recycling of old products.
Environmentalists and Consumer Groups Applaud Dell’s Policy on E-Waste Export
Environmentalists and consumer groups applauded Dell for its announcement today of a policy that prohibits the export of toxic electronic waste to any developing country.
The Electronics TakeBack Coalition, which promotes responsible recycling and green design in the electronics industry, lauded Dell’s e-waste policy as the highest standard in the industry.
Environmentalists and Consumer Groups Applaud HP’s Policy on E-Waste Export
Environmentalists and consumer groups applauded Hewlett Packard (HP) for its announcement today of a policy that prohibits the export of toxic electronic waste from developed countries, like the U.S., to any developing country.
Electronics TakeBack Coalition Supports Obama’s call to delay the digital TV conversion
The Electronic TakeBack Coalition (ETBC) announced its support for President-elect Obama’s request to push the digital TV conversion back from February 17, 2009. While Obama’s transition team is concerned with consumer readiness, pushing back the digital conversion would also give television manufacturers more time to create and implement responsible electronics recycling programs.
“Green day” at CES kicked off by dancing TV zombie kick line
This morning, 25 activists dressed as “undead TV zombies” danced and did a Vegas kick line to draw attention to the need for TV manufacturers to do more to take back and recycle old TVs, at the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. On the same day that CES hosted sessions featuring industry figures bragging about the “greenness” of their products, the Electronics TakeBack Coalition criticized electronics manufacturers for their general unwillingness to take back and safely recycle their used, toxic products, even though the digital conversion is only a month away.
The grades are in! TV manufacturers put to the test
With only three months to go until the digital TV conversion, the Electronics TakeBack Coalition (ETBC) today released its new TV Recycling Report Card, grading the major TV manufacturers on their efforts to establish national programs to take back and recycle their old TVs.
E-Stewards: Activists and industry join to certify responsible electronics recyclers
SEATTLE — The Basel Action Network and the Electronics TakeBack Coalition joined today with 32 electronics recyclers in the United States and Canada to announce that the e-Stewards program, which identifies the most responsible recyclers in North America , is soon to be fully accredited and certified.
Environmentalists Withdraw from EPA-Led Effort on Electronics Recycling Standards
ETBC Withdraws from EPA sponsored stakeholders group to create national electronics recycling standards
Senate Considers Resolution Supporting Ban on Export of Toxic E-Waste to Developing Nations
Washington, DC—Leaders of a campaign to protect the public from toxic chemicals in electronics applauded Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) for introducing a Senate resolution yesterday (Senate Resolution 663) that calls for the U.S. to join other nations in banning the export of toxic e-waste to developing countries. The resolution was previously introduced in the House …
