Yvette Brown spoke at GreenNet in 2010 on the PECO Smart Ideas program. Attached is the presentation, with a few updates.
Smart Ideas Presentation 2011 update
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In an effort to reduce energy dependency, the US government is making available grants and tax incentives for green building modifications and new construction. Many of these programs are set to expire in 2011! For other programs, you might be eligible even if improvements were made up to 2 years ago. How do you understand what assistance is available and If you are eligibile? How do you know you are receiving all the deductions you are entiled to? These questions and many others may be answered by McGuire Sponsel. McGuire Sponsel Presentation 2 9 2011
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Example eWaste
Well it has finally happened, both New Jersey and Pennsylvania have issued E-Waste Management rules. Now it is the Law to recycle these items; so for all those “J**ks” out there who have historically put this out with the trash, because it was just easy, it is time to “Change Your Evil Way’s Baby” . Now you will pay for it when you buy electronics, like it or not……. I can hear the complaints already.
Pennsylvania
Anyway, Rendell signed the law in November to take effect in Pennsylvania. Governor Ed Rendell has signed a bill mandating that electronics manufacturers fund and manage e-waste recycling programs in the state. The law also bans electronics from Pennsylvania landfills and requires retailers to provide customers with information about recycling the devices they purchase.
The Covered Device Recycling Act (HB 708) requires electronics manufacturers operating in the commonwealth to register with the Department of Environmental Protection of the Commonwealth and to pay a $5,000 annual registration fee, according to Campaign for Recycling, a Sacramento, Calif.-based nonprofit. Manufacturers also are responsible for collecting, transporting and recycling the devices they produce, with television and computer manufacturers being the primary focus of the law.
“The disposal of these electronic devices is potentially hazardous to the environment and while some manufacturers and communities have taken steps to address the disposal problem, there was no statewide solution until now,” said Rep. Chris Ross, sponsor of HB 708, in a press release. “This legislation will make recycling e-waste much more convenient for residents and small businesses, while allowing manufacturers the opportunity to develop recycling systems that are cost effective.”
New Jersey
New Jersey rules have been in effect for a year, these are covered under the Electronic Waste Recycling Act (Chapter 130, 2008) however beginning January 1, 2011 the collections actually begin.
January 1, 2010- TV manufacturers must register with DEP and pay an annual $5,000 fee.
January 1, 2010- Manufacturers and retailers may no longer sell covered electronic devices (TVs, computers and computer monitors) unless the device is labeled with the manufacturer’s brand and the label is permanently affixed and readily visible.
February 1, 2010- Computer and computer monitor manufacturers must register with the DEP and pay a $5,000 annual fee.
April 2, 2010- DEP provides return share data, in weight, to manufacturers.
June 1, 2010- Registered TV manufacturers must submit plans based on market share- Registered computer and computer-monitor manufacturers must submit plans based on return share.
January 1, 2011- Collection and recycling programs begin. - Disposal ban takes effect on all covered electronic devices.
If the success of these collections are anything like lamp recycling….. then there will be a big landfill of electronics very quickly! Low level of passion for recycling.
Sincerely,
Jeffrey Fitch
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Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) contain a small amount of mercury and should be handled and disposed of properly. Jeffrey Fitch of Recycle Lights provided this link to recently released EPA Guidelines.
http://www.epa.gov/cfl/CFL_brochure.pdf
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Our very own Andy submitted this blog post for a new technology they are representing.
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