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I love how you think that TV can be throw away when used <3 You're like a Environmental Hero to me.

• RajT88 3y ago
  You'll notice I did not mention what we do with it when done with it. Point of fact, we use the (many, free) electronics recycling programs available to us in our area. Thanks for making dumb and uncharitable assumptions.
  • speedgoose 3y ago
    Recycling the TV is better than not doing it, but not wasting it is even better for the environment.
    • RajT88 3y ago
      You'll be happy to know we're not wasting it. We use that TV frequently.
      • speedgoose 3y ago
        I understand, but when you describe your TV as a cheap consumable not worth being careful with, be prepared to trigger some emotional reactions with people who are concerned about the environment.
        • graphe 3y ago
          It is, because that's what it is. It's not a luxury item, it's like the dull butter knife you use first.
        • rurp 3y ago
          You're being overly confrontational over a very minor issue. There are much more effective ways to advocate for the environment.
  • KennyBlanken 3y ago
    Less than 1/5th of e-waste is actually recycled, and most of it ends up in places with little or no environmental regulation or health and safety protections for workers. And that's the stuff that makes it into the e-waste stream. Most of it just gets tossed in the garbage with everything else. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVnu0doouJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eVnu0doouJI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axYKPbr9_MA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axYKPbr9_MA
    • graphe 3y ago
      Realistically what would you recycle them into? Art pieces and using old components for your legacy or simple electronics for reuse and then what? Besides maybe melting it for the trace amounts of metal, I don't see any use for recycled electronics.
    • adamomada 3y ago
      Saw where ewaste goes in Ontario at least – a 20 ft deep hole in the ground at the dump