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States Challenge CEA's NYC Electronics `Take-Back' LawsuitBy Greg Tarr, November 5, 2009NEW YORK - State and local government officials from 18 states are calling on the CEA and Information Technology Industry Council (ITIC) today to withdraw a lawsuit against a New York City e-waste recycling law that makes producers responsible for taking back waste products for recycling. More
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CEA Urges Cooperation On California's Proposed TV Power RequirementsTWICE Staff, November 3, 2009Arlington, Va. - The CEA submitted Tuesday final comments to the California Energy Commission (CEC) regarding its proposed restrictions on television sets that are sold in California. More
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Whirlpool Gets $19M Stimulus GrantBy Alan Wolf, October 30, 2009Benton Harbor, Mich. - Whirlpool will receive a $19.3 million stimulus fund grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate its work on smart grid appliances. More
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LG Taps UL To Confirm Energy RatingsBy Alan Wolf, October 28, 2009Englewood Cliffs, N.J. - LG Electronics USA has enlisted UL Environment, a subsidiary of Underwriters Laboratories, to evaluate the manufacturer's water and energy consumption claims for its major appliance and CE products. More
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Gov't. Majap Rebates Could Begin By Nov. 30By Alan Wolf, October 22, 2009Washington - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is largely expected to approve state-level plans to administer its $300 million appliance rebate program, laying the way for a rollout as early as Nov. 30, majap executives say. More
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Nebraska Furniture Mart Installs Automated Recycling StationBy Alan Wolf, October 2, 2009Omaha, Neb. - Nebraska Furniture Mart has installed an ATM-like recycling station that accepts used handsets and issues store credits in return. More
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CEA Salutes ‘Green' Members Named By NewsweekBy Steve Smith, September 23, 2009Arlington, Va. - The CEA today applauded its member companies recognized by Newsweek as among the nation's greenest corporations. More
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LG Co-Hosts Denver Recycling EventTWICE Staff, September 14, 2009Denver - LG Electronics invited Denver residents to recycle their used CE products for free during a "Live Green" event held here over the weekend. More
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New Energy Star Rules Will Change LCD TV DesignsTWICE CES, July 29, 2009El Segundo, Calif. - New EPA guidelines call for the energy consumption of some TVs to be cut by as much as two-thirds by 2013. More
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CEA, ITI File Challenge Against NYC Recycling LawBy TWICE Staff, July 24, 2009Arlington, Va. - The CEA and the ITI announced they have filed a legal challenge against a new law in New York City mandating that manufacturers provide free, door-to-door electronics collection to city residents. More
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Best Buy Testing Electric CarsBy Alan Wolf, July 15, 2009New York - Best Buy has begun testing the sale of electric-powered automobiles. More
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Fujifilm Taps Methane From Landfill For S.C. Plant NeedsBy Greg Tarr, June 25, 2009Valhalla, N.Y. — Fujifilm Thursday said it has started tapping methane gas generated in a landfill to power approximately 40 percent of its primary U.S. manufacturing complex in Greenwood, S.C. More
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CEA Urges TV Recycling After DTV TransitionBy TWICE Staff, June 18, 2009Arlington, Va.— The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) issued a statement today that urges consumers to safely dispose of their unused analog TVs. More
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Green Wireless Chargingby John Laposky, May 28, 2009Toronto — Pure Energy Visions and WildCharge announced their intention to jointly develop wireless power solutions using rechargeable battery technology. More
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Toshiba America To Plant TreesBy TWICE Staff, May 5, 2009Irvine, Calif. — Toshiba America employees will plant 80,000 trees in the San Bernardino National Forest on May 9. More
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iSuppli: Green Awareness High Among LCD TV PurchasersBy Greg Tarr, April 22, 2009El Segundo, Calif. — More than half of all U.S. LCD TV purchasers recently surveyed by market research firm iSuppli said environmental issues influenced their decision in selecting a set. More
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HTSA Unveils Solar-Powered Home TheaterBy Alan Wolf, April 22, 2009Chandler, Ariz. — One of the fruits of the Home Theater of America’s (HTSA’s) annual spring meeting last week was a solar-powered home-theater system, described as the industry’s first. More
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Sony Launches GreenFill Recycling Program For Small CEBy Greg Tarr, April 22, 2009San Diego — Sony is using Earth Day today to launch a new facet to its ongoing Take Back Recycling efforts for consumer electronics. More
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Volo Cables Hit Market In Eco-Friendly Packageby John Laposky, April 17, 2009Bellevue, Wash. — Tru has extended its Volo-brand line of accessories with a new line of affordable HDMI cables. More
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Homeowners Using CE To Cut Energy Costs: CEABy TWICE Staff, April 15, 2009Arlington, Va. -Homeowners are factoring energy efficiency into purchase decisions of consumer electronics in an effort to reduce home energy costs. More
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