We've seen improvements in many of the TV companies' existing programs, but many companies still got an F in Recycling.
Take Action: Tell the laggards you've seen their report card and you want them to clean up their act.
Vizio, the market-leader in LCD TVs in the U.S. is now offering a free national takeback service to its customers. Vizio has partnered with Manufacturers Recycling Management Company (MRM), the recycling company created by Panasonic, Sharp and Toshiba. Read More...
Government officials from across the country today called on the electronics industry to withdraw its lawsuit against the New York City e-waste recycling law, calling the lawsuit a challenge by the electronics industry to the rights of states and cities to pass producer responsibility laws that hold manufacturers accountable for their products. Read More...
Due in part to the letters and faxes demanding that Vizio assume its responsibility and institute a recycling program, the company said this to a trade journal: “As far as recycling, we support and comply with all states that have a recycling program.” Compliance and action are not the same. Read More...
12-29-09 -- As the lawsuit challenging New York City’s electronics take-back law prepares for opening arguments in mid-January, industry associations and electronics recycling advocates wonder what effect the court’s ruling will have on the future of producer responsibility.
06-30-09 -- The Environmental Protection Agency estimates 99.1 million televisions sit unused in closets and basements across the country. Consumer response to recycling has been enormous in states where the laws have taken effect.
06-29-09 -- Slashed prices, the digital transition and a budget-prompted tendency to spend more time at home motivate consumers to upgrade their televisions.
