Over to you, Peter
Recycling scheme ready to go
It’s not often you get green groups, industry and the community all agreeing. But that’s exactly what’s happened on the issue of television and computer recycling.
Nearly 15 million old TVs and computers go to Australian landfill each year. Recycling this e-waste would recover valuable materials, contain toxic chemicals and create thousands of green collar jobs.
This is why everyone agrees that a national recycling scheme is a good idea. And it’s why we’re saying: “Over to you, Peter.”
Environment ministers are meeting this November to make a decision about this issue. Email Peter Garrett and the state Environment Minister to let them know that you support e-waste recycling and that you want action. And keep your eyes peeled for our postcard hitting the streets!
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Published: Tue, 06/10/2009 - 15:20 by Fraser Brindley
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PSA?
Just had a friend asking about disposing of some electronic stuff - TVs, phones, digi clocks etc. Can't find anything about TVs - but you say they are ok? So is there a TV byteback clone I don't know about? Phones are easy enough, but the rest of the gear looks like its headed to landfill. Dodgy.
TVs
No, there isn't a ByteBack clone for TVs, which is why we're running this campaign. Keep your eye on the news this Thursday when we expect environment ministers to make an anouncement.
e-waste crisis
nice work in getting this campaign up and going in the way it is - and I've sent the postcard on its way to Our Pete. Just wondering where the likes of the AIIA is on this now, and whether its protecting its members from an Advanced Recycling Fee by hiding behind byteback - a worthy attempt to do something but clearly not good enough.
AIIA
The AIIA have been cautious supporters of an extended producer responsibility model. But they’re yet to declare their final position. We’re concerned that they’re wanting a low obligation model so we’re keeping a very close eye on them.
On the other hand, PSA, representing the major television brands, have been great.
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