Article: CE Industry Intensifies Green Programs TV Makers Push Recycling Efforts.

By Greg Tarr

NEW YORK - Addressing the millions of tons of e-waste expected as the DTV transition rolls along, and the many confusing and disparate e-waste recycling policies among the 50 states, six major electronics manufactures have rolled out national collection efforts to simplify the process of responsible set disposal.

At issue immediately is creating a safe and convenient way for consumers to dispose of their unwanted electronics devices, particularly now that the nation is nearing the completion of its transition from an analog to all digital TV transmission system.

Like computers, televisions based on old cathode ray tube technology, ...

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