Environment Victoria has released a postcard today. It’s reminding Federal Government that there’s nothing to stop them introducing a national television and computer recycling scheme.
Dear Mr Garrett
I want the Australian Government to introduce a national recycling program for old TVs and computers.
At the moment, nearly 15 million old TVs and computers go to landfill each year.
Recycling this electronic waste would create jobs, recover valuable material and stop toxic chemicals going to landfill.
Industry, green groups and the community all agree that recycling electronic waste is a good idea.
So, Peter, it’s over to you.
Environment ministers are meeting (on the 5th of) November 2009 to make a decision. I want you to do the right thing.
Regards
Aussie citizen
