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In the wake of the nation-wide switch to digital
television, what should you do with your old
analog TV sets?
Trashing televisions adds to the mountains of garbage people throw away every day. Plus, on average, a television contains four to six pounds of lead, plus mercury and cadmium - heavy metals that can pollute our drinking water if they get loose (as they inevitably will if the tv is just thrown into a landfill). Better choice? * Convert it. Until July 31, 2009, redeem a free government coupon worth $40 to help underwrite the cost of a converter box so you can continue to use your current tv. * Recycle it. Check locally to see if your state has established e-waste recycling centers. For example, Washington state's 200 collection points accept old televisions, computers, and monitors for free. TIA E-Cycling Center lists municipal and private drop-off locations by state. * Give it back. The U.S. EPA's Plug-in to eCycling partnership includes companies that accept and recycle old electronics. Sony, Sharp, Best Buy, Panasonic, and Wal-Mart are among those participating. Check the website to see if the retailer or manufacturer who sold you your TV is on the list. Earth911 links to more local television recycling options. Want more recycling? Here's the latest on recycling cell phones and home electronics. (TV image credit: earth911.com) |
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When Ford Motor Company called and asked if I'd be
willing to test drive the new Ford Fusion Hybrid, I
jumped at the chance. They delivered the car to my
home and I spent the next three days giving it a try.
I had so much fun, I put my review on YouTube. Take a look. |
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