Congress to Explore National E-Waste Standard

Iria · Dec 1, 2005, 03:10 AM

This holiday season, many people will replace their old media gadgets with Christmas gifts like HDTVs, iPods, and digital video recorders, often consigning the old TV sets, CD players, and VCRs to the junk pile. Congress is considering how to make sure that this "e-waste" is recycled rather than thrown in the garbage.

Representatives of manufacturers, consumers, and recyclers are advising Congress on legislation that would create a national standard for disposal of e-waste. Earlier this year, a group of congressional representatives formed the E-Waste Working Group to target the growing problem.

"It's tough to figure out a plan that would work for all parties," says a spokesperson for Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY), who is a member of the group.
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Dec 1, 2005, 03:10 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Congress to Explore National E-Waste Standard This holiday season, many people will replace their old media gadgets with Christmas gifts like HDTVs, iPods, and digital video recorders, often consigning the old TV sets, CD players, and VCRs to the junk pile. Congress is considering how to make sure that this "e-waste" is recycled rather than thrown in the garbage. Representatives of manufacturers, consumers, and recyclers are advising Congress on legislation that would create a national standard for disposal of e-waste. Earlier this year, a group of congressional representatives formed the E-Waste Working Group to target the growing problem. "It's tough to figure out a plan that would work for all parties," says a spokesperson for Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY), who is a member of the group. ____________ Read More / Source: PC World