On February 17, stations will stop broadcasting in analog and switch over to digital. Besides this transition being totally wasteful, there are ways to keep your t.v. or recycle it sustainably.Before you do anything with your analog tv, please check out these options:
- You can get a converter box (click here to get a coupon and find out more).
- You can recycle it: Click here to find out simple ways to get rid of it and not pollute at the same time.
- Or, you can get a new one. But if you want to save on overall costs (and help lessen your environemntal impact). Click here to see some Energy Star tips for buying new electronics and ways to be more sustainable with your purchases.
Analog TVs, like most electronic waste, are loaded with toxins like chromium, lead and mercury. Therefore, throwing your set into the garbage is not an option. Many landfills or metropolitian garbage collectors, like Metro Vancouver, won't even take them.
So please, take a couple extra minutes out of your day to figure out the most sustianable way to deal with your T.V.
No comments:
Post a Comment