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On September 1, it became law in Texas for manufacturers to take responsibility for computer recycling. Meaning, if I’m buying a new laptop and need to get rid of my old one, the manufacturer has to recycle it. That’s huge. In fact, Texas is only one of four states that has passed such a law.

You may remember Dell was singled out by environmentalists a few years ago to push the issue of manufacturers being responsible for computer product end-of-life disposal/recycling. Dell was already recycling some computers, but rose to the occasion and has been recycling all computers voluntarily. It’s important, considering the environmentally sensitive materials in computers (ie: lead) and that we’re currently only recycling 18 percent of our computer equipment (EPA).

Now Texas joins Minnesota, Maine and Maryland with computer takeback laws. What interesting company we’re keeping. Check out the TCEQ’s page for more info. (www.texasrecyclescomputers .com) It’s a little hard to tell, but I think you click on the link to your computer manafacturer to find out how to recycle your machine. Spread the news. Meanwhile, what’s to happen to all those analog TVs we know will be dumped next year when the networks go digital? That’s a little muddy right now too.

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