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E-Waste Focus

 Comparison of State E-Waste Laws  

Comparison of State Laws on Recycling Electronic Waste (as of June 2007)

 Computer Dust Report  

Samples of dust taken from computer monitors nationwide show high levels of toxic flame retardants.

 Consumers Guide to Recycling Your TVs  

With the digital switch fast approaching, learn how to responsibly recycle your old TV.

 DTV_stations_switch_early  

Full list of TV stations planning to transition to digital TV signals before the June 12th 2009 deadline

 Growing Threats - Toxic Flame Retardants & Children's Health  

Review of growing body of evidence on toxic flame retardants used in electronics and other products

 Local Government Producer TakeBack Report 2009  

A new study shows an overwhelming majority of cities in Texas fail to provide their residents with information about free manufacturer recycling programs for old computers, televisions, cell phones and other byproducts of the digital age.

 Making TakeBack Work in Texas  

First year results of the Computer TakeBack Law and how Texas can do better

 Poly-brominated Diphenyl Ethers in U.S. Mothers Milk  

Study of brominated flame retardants in U.S. women's breast milk, most of samples from Texas.

 Ted Smith Testimony Before U.S. House Science & Technology Committee 4/30/08  

Ted Smith of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition Provides Testimony Before U.S. House Science & Technology Committee, 4/30/08

 Texas Computer TakeBack FAQs  

Frequently Asked Questions: New Electronics TakeBack Recycling Law (HB 2714) in Texas

 The WEEE and RoHS Directives: Highlights and Analysis  

An analysis of recent European Union directives minimizing the use of hazardous materials in electronic waste and regulating their disposal.

 Toxins in a Computer Diagram  

One page diagram of toxins used in computers and electronics

 TV Recycling Report Card  

The TV Recycling Report Card grades the major TV manufacturers on their efforts to establish national programs to take back and recycle their old TVs.

 What Is The Digital TV (DTV) Transition?  

What is the Digital TV (DTV) transition? What should you do to be ready? If you no longer want your old TV, what should you do with it? Visit www.TakeBackMyTV.com to urge all manufacturers to recycle.