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Texas governor rejects TV recycling bill

June 24th, 2009

By Harriet Blake
Green Right Now

Texas Gov. Rick Perry surprised environmentalists, among others, when he recently vetoed the TV Take Back Bill (HB 821), would would have allowed Texans to recycle their outdated televisions for free as part of the necessary switch away from analog to digital TV.

It was a defeat for Texas environmentalists who not only had the support of local governments but TV manufacturers as well.

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Light, fast solar charger for small electronics

March 20th, 2009

From Real Goods Solar, Inc.

Universal Solar Charger – 17-0336

It may be a wired world, but you don’t have to be tethered to it! Our compact Universal Solar Charger is the lightest, fastest solar charger on the market because it delivers a straight charge to your iPod; BlackBerry; or Nokia, Samsung, Sony, Ericsson, Siemens or Motorola cell phone. It eliminates the need for internal battery storage. Fold it open, connect the mini-USB cord with the proper adapter tip (included), and you’ll have a full charge in two or three hours of direct sun. Maximum output is 6.58 volts-320 mA in full sun. Holland.

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How to recycle your old TV

February 20th, 2009

Erin Carlson, Director of Yahoo! for Good, the company’s Social Responsibility department, offers these tips and suggestions for reusing, recycling and disposing of your old televisions.

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