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TCE Fund, May 11, 2010 By TCE Fund |
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TCE/PRW, November 17, 2009 By TCE/PRWMost Local Governments Leave Texans in the Dark on Producer Recycling OptionsA new report shows an overwhelming majority of cities in Texas fail to provide their residents with information about free manufacturer recycling programs for old computers, televisions and other byproducts of the digital age. | |
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E-Waste Focus - Prison Labor and Export | |
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ETBC, September 17, 2008 By ETBCGAO Releases New Report on Toxic E-Waste ExportThe U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on electronic waste today during a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment. Texas Campaign for the Environment, the Electronics TakeBack Coalition, a national coalition of environmental and consumer groups promoting responsible recycling and green design in the electronics industry, applauded the report, hailing it as the U.S. government’s first comprehensive look at the magnitude of the problem of exporting toxic e-waste to developing nations. |
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E-Waste Focus - Producer TakeBack Recycling | |
TCE, September 1, 2008 By TCEComputer-makers Now Required to Provide Free & Convenient RecyclingDell, Goodwill, local government leaders and a statewide environmental group gathered to alert consumers to the range of recycling options now that computer-makers are responsible for the end of life of their brand’s computers, monitors, keyboards and mice. | |
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General Issues | |
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TCE, November 5, 2009 By TCEEnvironmental Groups Applaud EPA ChoiceEnvironmental advocates across several states are applauding the Obama Administration’s choice of Dr. Al Armendariz to lead Region 6 of the Environmental Protection Agency. Indeed, many within the environmental community see appointment of Armendariz as indicative of a new approach for the regional EPA. |
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Landfills Focus: Zero Waste | |
TCE, January 15, 2009 By TCECity of Austin Becomes First Texas City to Approve a Zero Waste PlanCentral Texans from a variety of communities and walks of life gathered to announce the formation of the Central Texas Zero Waste Alliance at Austin City Hall and to demonstrate their commitment to organizing the region to realize the goal of Zero Waste or Darn Close by 2040. | |
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TCE, April 21, 2008 By TCEChallenge Central Texans to Join Race to Zero Waste or Darn CloseRemarks of Robin Schneider, Executive Director, Texas Campaign for the Environment It’s time to take recycling to a whole new level. It’s time for companies to design products and packaging for recycling. It’s time for local governments to put the emphasis on setting goals for Zero Waste. It’s time to stop trashing our natural resources and instead create jobs and healthier communities by reusing and recycling on a much higher rate. |
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