TCEQ Program Tallies Consumer Participation in Computer Recycling

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has announced the results of the second year of its computer collection and recycling program.

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TCEQ Program Tallies Consumer Participation in Computer Recycling

TCEQ Program Tallies Consumer Participation in Computer Recycling

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has announced the results of the second year of its computer collection and recycling program. The program requires computer manufacturers selling equipment in the state to offer free recycling for their equipment. As part of the program, in 2010 manufacturers collected for reuse or recycling 24.3 million pounds of computer equipment, close to twice the amount collected last year

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TCEQ Program Tallies Consumer Participation in Computer Recycling

Canadian Group Seeks to Expand WEEE Program

Second phase of the program is set to begin April 1, 2010.

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Canadian Group Seeks to Expand WEEE Program

DVD Recycling Leader to Help Advance Industry Sustainability Agenda

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DVD Recycling Leader to Help Advance Industry Sustainability Agenda

Public Ransom Demand Distinguishes Va. Breach in a Data-at-Risk World

A hacker — or a group of hackers — is attempting to hold hostage some 8 million records purportedly acquired from the Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program, according to ransom note posted to the program’s Web site on April 30. Few statements have been released by Virginia state authorities, other than ID theft warnings.

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Public Ransom Demand Distinguishes Va. Breach in a Data-at-Risk World