Kudos to SAMSUNG!

This week, Samsung announced that they will launch a comprehensive television take-back program, starting next month. Samsung will set up collection sites and sponsor electronics drop-off events in all fifty states. Consumers will be able to drop off any Samsung consumer electronic product for proper recycling for free.

Back in August, I wrote about Sony, who had already announced their take-back program. There are still other manufacturers who have yet to jump on the bandwagon. Our voices do count, and are heard.

If you haven't already done, so, follow this link to send a message to TV manufacturers, asking them to start a take-back program. Do it now.

Recycling old TVs

February 2009. That's the date that millions of old TVs will no longer be able to receive broadcasts unless a converter box is installed.

Kudos to Sony Electronics USA, who has already established a take-back program for free take-back and recycling to their customers. Sony will take back any product with their brand name on it. We can hope that other manufacturers will follow Sony's lead.

In the meantime, what can we do? Speak out, let the FCC and electronic manufacturers know that this issue must be addressed as a global issue.

Follow these links to speak out:

http://takebackmytv.com/page/speakout/TakeBackMyTV

http://www.coopamerica.org/takeaction/fcc/