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New Wis. Bill Holds Manufacturers Accountable for E-cycling

Trey Granger, June 18th, 2009

The Wisconsin State Senate has passed a bill that will require all electronics manufacturers to provide recycling programs for electronic devices sold in the state starting Sept. 1. The program is similar to a law passed by Oregon last year in which manufacturers must register with the state and document the products they are selling. Starting in 2010, these ... read more

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Published in Electronics


EPA Examines Health Impact of Shredded Tires

Trey Granger, June 17th, 2009

Based on new research that shows shredded tires may release arsenic, lead and mercury into the products they are used in, the EPA is examining the safety of using them in applications such as playground surfacing. Part of the investigation is a small-scale survey commissioned by the EPA. Its goal is to determine if children can suffer health risks from ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Pool

Lindsey Wilson, June 15th, 2009

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series in which we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. Summer’s here! Swimming pools are a terrific way to cool off when the mercury climbs, and they can also be a surprisingly easy way to go green. Whether your style is cannonballs or chaise lounges, here are eight ... read more

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E-cycling Gets Easier

Steve Uydess, June 8th, 2009

As anyone who has shed tears over the crash of their computers or fallen victim to the iPod’s Frowning Face of Doom can tell you, technology is wonderful, but it does not last forever. Whether we replace the tech we have because it no longer works or we are simply upgrading to the next breakthrough product, our computers, telephones, printers and ... read more

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EPA Cracks Down on Improper CFL Disposal

Trey Granger, June 1st, 2009

Large corporations including CBS and Macy's Inc. have been just a few of the groups penalized as the EPA and state environmental agencies crack down on improper disposal of mercury-containing compact fluorescent lamps (CFL). In addition to imposing fines for violators, the companies are required to provide public education. In the case of CBS, the New York Department of Environmental Conservation ... read more

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New CFL Packaging Features Recycling Kit

Trey Granger, May 15th, 2009

Earthmate and Waste Management have partnered together in the launch of a new compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) product in which the packaging doubles as a recycling kit for consumers to mail-in spent bulbs. While CFLs are up to 75 percent more energy-efficient and last longer than incandescent bulbs, they contain trace amounts of mercury that can be toxic if the bulbs ... read more

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E-Waste Recovery Rates Increase

Lori Brown, May 12th, 2009

The National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER) recently released its 2008 per capita collection index (PCCI) for electronics recycling, showing a 7 percent increase in recovered e-waste from 2007. The PPCI is designed to measure changes in the amount of recovered electronics collected in six representative electronics recycling programs across the U.S. "We have been gathering these numbers from the ... read more

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Recycling Mysteries: Batteries

Trey Granger, April 27th, 2009

In our increasingly mobile world, batteries serve quite a purpose. They power our cars, portable electronics and items we use every day. Batteries can even be made out of vegetables. Batteries are identified by the product they're used for ("car battery," "cell phone battery," etc.) or its size ( "9V", "button cell"). But for scientific purposes, batteries' names are based ... read more

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Recovery Act Provides Cleanup Assistance for Superfund Sites

Lori Brown, April 24th, 2009

The U.S. EPA announced last week that 50 of the nation's most polluted hazardous waste sites will get some much needed cleanup assistance with $600 million in funds allocated from the Recovery Act. The Superfund sites were contaminated years ago by mining waste, lead smelters, landfills and other chemical sources, leading to the contamination of ground water, soil, air and ... read more

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Recycling Mysteries: Paint

Marie Look, April 20th, 2009

Most people already know that household paint is recyclable. But it’s also important to understand that different household paints are disposed of in very different ways. What we do with our leftover paint determines if it goes on to have a second life. In fact, the EPA estimates that Americans discard as much as 69 million gallons of paint each year. ... read more

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