| We are all conscious of the environment and both | | | | (4) There are always options to donate to charity. |
| the corporate and personal responsibilities for its | | | | Some organisations don't except electronic goods but |
| ongoing protection. With most western countries in | | | | some do. Use the internet or phone book to ring and |
| the middle / completion of a transition from analogue | | | | ask. |
| to digital TV, plus the new 3D revolution, the proper | | | | (5) If you are part of a religious community ask its |
| management and disposal of legacy TV's is a timely | | | | leaders. How about the local community school, aged |
| topic. | | | | care facility, sports club, community center or |
| So what options are available? | | | | shelter? Manufacturer Take-Back Programs |
| Personal Recycling | | | | (6) A number of manufacturers offer tack-back and |
| (1) Can you re-use that TV within the family? Second | | | | recycling programs under a Individual Producer |
| bedroom? Study? Den? Can you take in to the | | | | Responsibility (IPR) mandate. Some examples include; |
| holiday home or shack? How about a relative? An | | | | Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, LG, NEC and eBay |
| older aunt or uncle who wouldn't mind a bigger TV? | | | | Don't see the brand you need? Give them a call! And |
| Although not perfect, disposing of a smaller unit | | | | don't forget a number of major retailers also offer |
| instead of a large one is still an improvement! | | | | their own programs so contact them as well! |
| (2) How about at work? Ask around, people may be | | | | Recycling Institutions / Organisations |
| interested, specially if you are willing to give it away. | | | | (7) If you are still stuck there are a number of |
| Whilst you might not like it for a second bedroom a | | | | organisations who can provide information, advise or |
| colleague might. Know any young people starting out | | | | even the location and contact of recyclers or those |
| renting or buying a new home that could use it? | | | | who can dispose of electronics safely, including; |
| Friends? Guys a the gym? | | | | Earth911 |
| (3) Be inventive and creative. Don't be frightened to | | | | The Electronic Industries Alliance |
| ask around, a simple "Does any know someone who | | | | The Environmental Protection Agencye-Stewards.org |
| might like a TV?" will always get interest! | | | | (8) And remember you can always call your local |
| Community | | | | councilman, mayor, state or federal representative! |