e-Waste press

Greenbiz.com, April 30, 2013 By Thibault Worth

Staples brings responsible recycling across the U.S.

Photos of computer parts strewn across natural landscapes and workers standing amongst mounds of lead-laden parts are troubling reminders of the dark side of our love affair with electronic gadgetry and how little responsibility manufacturers and retailers have in dealing with their proper disposal.

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KXAN News Austin, May 3, 2013 By Natalie Stoll

Groups push for better electronic recycling efforts

Video: The Texas Campaign for the Environment is working with several state lawmakers, and House Bill 3465 and House Bill 648 have been voted out of House committees.

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San Antonio Business Journal, April 25, 2013 By Mike Thomas

Bill would require certification for electronics recycling

A Texas House committee has approved legislation requiring certification for participation in computer and television recycling programs. The bill must now go to the House Calendars Committee to be scheduled for a vote.

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Austin American-Statesman, March 15, 2013 By Asher Price

Environmental bills make rounds at Legislature

A couple of Republican lawmakers, with the support of Texas Campaign for the Environment, are carrying measures that would divert waste from landfills. State Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, has proposed barring electronic waste from landfills. State Rep. Kenneth Sheets, R-Dallas, has proposed requiring paint manufacturers to take back unused paint.

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