Dozens of activists, in flash actions across the country are using their creativity to call Walmart on the carpet for their lack of takeback programs for the electronics it sells. Providing convenient access to customers for the responsible recycling of obsolete or broken electronic waste (e-waste) is the right thing to do and a good corporate policy. Walmart is always challenging its competitors with a price match on products, but this policy stands out like a sore thumb! Best Buy, Goodwill and Staples have takeback programs for e-waste. We say, “Walmart, Match It”!
Let’s hold Walmart to its Zero Waste and Sustainability goals. Please watch this funny video, share it with your friends and send Walmart CEO, Rob Walton, an email to urge Walmart to get with the recycling program!
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New Study - 1.5 Million Jobs Can Be Created by Diverting 75% of Waste from Landfills
Organizations across the United States celebrated America Recycles Day, November 15th, by having a series of actions around a new study, More Jobs, Less Pollution that was released today. The study says that 1.5 million jobs can be created if the US implements a 75% waste diversion plan by 2030. Click here to see Austin's press release. Click here to see Houston's press release.
Austin's Master Plan for Zero Waste is Available On-line The Austin City Council passed the implementation plan to reach 90% diversion from landfills by 2030 and 95% by 2040. Click here to read all about it.
Fort Hood aims to stop sending waste to landfills
The goal is as ambitious as it is daunting: The minicity that is Fort Hood is seeking to eliminate the nearly 20,000 tons of waste it sends annually to landfills by 2020. (Austin American Statesman )
Plan for Austin bag ban getting tweaked a third time
City officials are once again considering changing the start date and other details of a proposed ban on disposable paper and plastic bags at Austin checkout counters. Gedert said Wednesday that he's now thinking about enacting the interim fee in March 2013 and the outright ban in March 2014 to give retailers time to prepare for the ban without prolonging the start of it too much. (Austin American-Statesman)
Frisco homeowners urge council to start legal process against lead plant
A growing group of neighbors in Frisco want the Exide battery recycling plant shut down. They are concerned about lead. They are turning to history for new ammunition in their fight. (WFAA-TV)
Recycling could lead to thousands of Houston jobs
If Americans were to recycle 75 percent of their waste, recycling efforts could create 1.5 million jobs across the country by 2030. About 45,000 of these jobs would be in collecting and processing the waste materials in Texas, a report shows. (Houston Business Journal)
