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Air Pollution | |
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The U.S. EPA held a public hearing in Houston on proposed ozone standards on Feb. 2, 2010. Audio testimony from TCE canvassers Scarlett Russell, Phil Walk and Diane Aguirre. author: EPA | |
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E-Waste Focus | |
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Comparison of State Laws on Recycling Electronic Waste (as of June 2007) author: Electronics TakeBack Coalition | |
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Samples of dust taken from computer monitors nationwide show high levels of toxic flame retardants. author: Ann Blake PhD, et al | |
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With the digital switch fast approaching, learn how to responsibly recycle your old TV. author: ETBC | |
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Full list of TV stations planning to transition to digital TV signals before the June 12th 2009 deadline author: TWICE Magazine | |
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Review of growing body of evidence on toxic flame retardants used in electronics and other products author: Environment California | |
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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. author: TCE/PRW | |
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First year results of the Computer TakeBack Law and how Texas can do better author: TCE Fund | |
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Study of brominated flame retardants in U.S. women's breast milk, most of samples from Texas. author: Arnold Schecter et al. | |
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Ted Smith of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition Provides Testimony Before U.S. House Science & Technology Committee, 4/30/08 author: Ted Smith | |
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Frequently Asked Questions: New Electronics TakeBack Recycling Law (HB 2714) in Texas author: PRW | |
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An analysis of recent European Union directives minimizing the use of hazardous materials in electronic waste and regulating their disposal. author: Inform, Inc. | |
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One page diagram of toxins used in computers and electronics author: Clean Computer Campaign | |
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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. author: ETBC | |
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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. author: TCE | |
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E-Waste Focus - Prison Labor and Export | |
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United States Government Accountability Office Report, August 2008 author: U. S. Government Accountability Office | |
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India is a leading importer of electronic waste from developed countries that don't want to deal with it themselves. Read about the harm that this highly toxic pollution is causing. author: Ravi Agarwal, et al | |
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October 2006 report on the problems of recycling electronic waste in federal prisons. author: ETBC/CEH/PARC | |
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E-Waste Focus - Producer TakeBack Recycling | |
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Ten compelling reasons why producers of electronics should provide recycling of their products. From Washington Citizens for Resource Conservation. author: WCRC | |
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Shareholder resolution calling for a study on ways Apple could improve its computer recycling programs. author: As You Sow/Green Century Fund | |
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Illustrated guide that lays out the Extended Producer Reponsibility (or Producer TakeBack) solution to electronic waste. author: Washington Citizens for Resource Conservation | |
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Dell's Statement in favor of free producer takeback for Dell products and producer takeback legislation. author: Dell | |
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Guide to Greener Electronics compares the environmental policies and producer takeback policies of producers of computer and cell phones. author: Greenpeace | |
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Texas E-Waste Recycling Guide 2010 author: Texas Campaign for the Environment Fund | |
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HP's public stand on producer responsibility policy for Computer Monitors and Televisions author: HP | |
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First year results of the Computer TakeBack Law and how Texas can do better (black & white version) author: TCE Fund | |
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TexasTakeBack Public Education Materials 11x17 Fact Sheet author: PRW | |
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TexasTakeBack Public Education Materials 8x11 Fact Sheet author: PRW | |
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TexasTakeBack Public Education Materials Brochure author: PRW | |
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TexasTakeBack Public Education Materials Postcards author: PRW | |
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TexasTakeBack Public Educational Materials Billboard author: PRW | |
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This report criticizes Apple for lagging behind on the E-waste issue and opposing environmental protection, when it should be following its slogan, "Think Different." It also tells you what you can do to help them shape up. author: Electonics TakeBack Coalition | |
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General Issues | |
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Basics: Contested Case Hearings and the Environmental Permitting Process author: TCE | |
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2007 IRS Form 990 for PRW author: PRW | |
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2008 IRS Form 990 for PRW/TCE Fund author: PRW | |
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Landfills and Recycling Focus | |
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2003 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Report on Landfill Trends in Capacity, Location etc. author: TCEQ | |
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2004 Texas Commission on Environmental Quality report on landfill trends, locations etc. author: TCEQ Waste Permits Division | |
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Annual report on Texas landfills from the state environmental agency author: TCEQ Waste Permits Division | |
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2007 Annual Report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality detailing the heights, locations, capacities, recycling percentages, and impacts of waste diversion for landfills across the state. Includes historical data and trends analysis. author: TCEQ Waste Permits Division | |
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2008 Annual Report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality detailing the heights, locations, capacities, recycling percentages, and impacts of waste diversion for landfills across the state. Includes historical data and trends analysis. author: TCEQ Waste Permits Division | |
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Review of new studies of the potential health impacts of municipal and industrial landfills and abandoned waste sites. author: G. Fred Lee & Anne Jones-Lee | |
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Powerpoint Overview of the Problems with Landfilling including Health & Environmental Impacts author: G. Fred Lee & Anne Jones-Lee | |
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Are the landfills bothering you again? Make a complaint! The law says that polluting facilities are not supposed to interfere with the use and enjoyment of your property. But making a pollution complaint can be a frustrating process. author: PRW | |
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A rebuttal highlighting flaws in a study by the Solid Waste Association of North America, which attempted to downplay the harmful effects of groundwater pollution from landfill leachate. author: G. Fred Lee, PhD, DEE | |
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Explanation of landfill terms related to the landfill rules and the TCEQ author: Texas Campaign for the Environment | |
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Statistics on Texas Landfills with 50 Years or More of Remaining Life author: Texas Campaign for the Environment | |
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Summary on Mercury Emissions from Landfills from Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association author: Northeast Waste Management Officials' Association | |
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GrassRoots Recycling Network report prepared by Institute for Local Self-Reliance - excellent overview of trash system and Zero Waste solutions, even if a little dated. author: Institute for Local Self-Reliance | |
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Landfills Focus - Waste and Climate Change | |
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Links between climate change and unsustainable patterns of consumption and wasting. author: Institute for Local Self-Reliance, Global Alternatives to Incinerators Alliance, EcoCycle | |
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Landfills Focus: Zero Waste | |
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City of Austin Zero Waste Plan, as adoped by the City Council in January 2009. Read for details on the City's proposed policies to reduce and eventually eliminate waste. author: Gary Liss & Associates | |
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Reaching for Zero proposes a plan for reducing New York City’s waste exports to very close to zero in 20 years, through a combination of waste prevention, reuse, recycling and composting. author: Resa Dimino and Barbara Warren | |
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