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DIGITAL TV's = A Flood of Toxic Trash coming our way on February 17, 2009

Many people have no idea why that date is important, but 21 million American households could wake up on February 17, 2009 to find that there's literally nothing on TV.

That's because in just over a year, TV stations will stop broadcasting analog signals over the airways and switch over to digital signals. This means that many older TVs will be obsolete and consumers must either buy a digital set-top converter box or a brand new TV in order to get over the airways reception.

Some companies, like SONY, are stepping up and taking responsibility for their old TVs by implementing responsible recycling programs. But most companies are not following suit and Panasonic, Philips, and Sharp are the worst offenders.

Not only have these companies NOT established take back programs, but they actively lobby against state legislation that would require them to do so, and have been slackers when it comes to substituting environmentally responsible materials in their products.

Tell the CEO's of Panasonic, Sharp, and Philip's it's time to clean up their act!

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Solar celebration
Friday, June 20, 4pm to 6pm at the Ecoasis in Breckenridge. Celebrate the Solstice, toast the Sun, check out groovy solar gadgets and mingle with Summit County's renewable energy experts at the Solar Celebration!

walk, bus or Bike to Work Day
Wednesday, June 25th. Get out of your car and walk, take the Stage, or bike to work. You'll feel better and earn great eco-karma points too! Stop by one of three locations for free breakfast. Breckenridge at the Riverwalk Center from 7:30am to 9am; Frisco at the Frisco Community Center (110 3rd Ave) from 7am to 9am; Silverthorne at the Recreation Center from 6:30-9:30am.

 

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