Doyle signs bill to reduce e-waste
MADISON — Gov. Jim Doyle has signed into law a bill designed to cut down on the amount of computers and other electronics dumped in landfills.
The bill he signed Friday requires manufacturers to arrange for recycling and disposal of consumer electronics including video displays, computers and printers.
Disposal of electronic equipment is a problem because computers, TVs and other devices contain toxic materials such as lead, mercury and PCBs. Eighteen states have passed laws dealing with so-called e-waste, including Minnesota and Illinois.
Under the bill Doyle signed, dumping e-waste in landfills would be banned. The bill passed both the Senate and Assembly with bipartisan support.
Oct 23, 2009 at 9:35 p.m.
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Hornet, I did as you suggested and googled "e-waste". It referred me to electronic waste which referred me to electronic blog comments waste which referred me to e-waste of time waste which referred me to the three comments previous to yours. Cool!
Oct 23, 2009 at 4:22 p.m.
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You will not read this in a story in the Gazette, because it would give Doyle credit for something.
But his adminstration has been working to bring jobs to Wisconsin.
8 Biotech Companies Relocating To State
Doyle said the creation of risk capital in Wisconsin, including investor tax credits, the formation of the Wisconsin Angel Network and the Wisconsin Venture Fund were some initiatives that helped draw the companies to Wisconsin.
The eight companies relocating to Wisconsin are:
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RJA Dispersions, LLC, a manufacturer of nano-particle and pigment dispersions for major OEM accounts worldwide, will relocate its operations to Hudson, Wis., from Maplewood, Minn. effective Nov. 1.
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VitalMedix is a developing a drug for treating hemorrhagic shock, which occurs when blood loss exceeds the body's ability to compensate, as from gunshot or auto crash. Commerce certified the company as a qualified new business venture eligible for up to $1 million in angel or early stage investment. The company is moving to Hudson because it could not find financing in Minnesota.
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Rapid Diagnostek, is developing a portable device to quickly diagnose disease by analyzing bodily fluids. It decided to move to Hudson from St. Paul, Minn., because Wisconsin’s Qualified New Business Venture program would help it raise more investment capital.
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Aldevron from Fargo, ND, is the leading provider of plasmid DNA for use in research, diagnostic and clinical applications. It will expand into Madison with a new operation located in the University Research Park. The new division will develop and sell contract research and manufacturing services marketed under the Aldevron brand.
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Flex Biomedical, Inc. was founded in Boston in October 2007. The company develops innovative products for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and diseases. It received a $150,000 Commerce loan for further research and development and for relocation costs to Madison.
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Inviragen, Inc. was founded in 2003 in Fort Collins, Colo., to develop vaccines for emerging infectious diseases. The company will use a $250,000 Commerce loan to lease a 4,000-square-foot laboratory and office space in Madison.
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Exact Sciences Corporation from Marlboro, Mass., received a $1 million Commerce loan to relocate its headquarters and operations to Madison. It is a molecular diagnostics company focused on colorectal cancer. The company said it expects to make a significant investment in its relocated operations.
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NanoMedex, a Florida-based firm, has developed a nanotechnology formulation for generic drugs that are poorly soluble in water. This formulation promotes solubility so that drugs that are not currently injectible can be injected when necessary for treatment. Commerce provided a $275,000 grant to help the company relocate to Fitchburg.
Oct 23, 2009 at 3:59 p.m.
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Here's some links that will really work for you:
For the past 5 years, Goodwill and Dell has run a program to collect personal e-waste:
http://www.goodwill.org/page/guest/about...
It is a "win-win" for everyone and the earth!
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LIST OF ITEMS THEY ACCEPT: http://reconnectpartnership.com/items.ph...
"...accepts any brand of used computer equipment in any condition. We also accept just about anything that can be connected to a computer", plus TVs, cell phones and appliances.
Oct 23, 2009 at 3:55 p.m.
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March 11, 2009 - Introduced by Senators Miller, Jauch, Hansen, Robson,
Erpenbach, Wirch, Lehman, Risser and Taylor, cosponsored by
Representatives Bernard Schaber, Black, Hebl, Sherman, Milroy, Shilling,
Parisi, Berceau, Benedict, Molepske Jr., Pope-Roberts, Richards, A. Ott,
Clark, Smith, Hintz, Dexter, A. Williams and Hubler. Referred to Committee
on Environment.
Doyle simply signed this Bill, he didn't create it. And it recieved a lot of bipartisan support.
http://nxt.legis.state.wi.us/nxt/gateway...
Oct 23, 2009 at 3:41 p.m.
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Doyle has proven himself once again to be an i-DIOT! And he questions his decision to not run for another term -- I sure don't!
Oct 23, 2009 at 2:58 p.m.
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cynicaleye, all of the manufacturers you mention already have active recycling programs.
http://www.apple.com/recycling/
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segto...
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizensh...
http://toshiba.eztradein.com/toshiba/
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The point of this legislation is to make sure that people do have a way to get rid of their electronics, Ezoner.
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This is particularly good news for Janesville, as CRT Processing on Beloit Ave. is one of the largest computer recyclers in the country. For instance, Toshiba is one of their clients. Last year they accepted 60 million pounds of e-waste.
http://www.itic.org/news/2009/06/05/iti-...
Oct 23, 2009 at 2:31 p.m.
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Hornet, stop posting facts and other useful information that help exlain the story. This comment section is for complaining only. Just ask justintimberlakeisjustok, cynicalI, and Estoner.
Seriously though, thanks for links. This sounds like an excellent idea and a long time coming. Thanks D-man.
Oct 23, 2009 at 2:17 p.m.
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Google "e-waste"...what do you get?
Results: 33,200,000 links, hence Doyle is not the reason...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...
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"According to the United Nations Environment Program around 20 to 50 million tons of e-waste are generated worldwide each year." (cnn article)
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Slide show: http://www.fastcompany.com/multimedia/sl...
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Global Graphic (2002): http://maps.grida.no/go/graphic/informat...
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What is e-waste graphic: http://maps.grida.no/go/graphic/what_is_...
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Cell Phone composition: http://maps.grida.no/go/graphic/cell_pho...
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Computer composition: http://maps.grida.no/go/graphic/what-is-...
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How much more will we discard: http://maps.grida.no/go/graphic/the-rich...
Oct 23, 2009 at 2:13 p.m.
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This has got to be the dumbest thing I have ever heard of. So people will have a bunch of old crap they will just leave at their house or at a rental unit and they will walk away. It will get dumped into lot trash bins with no rightful owners and someone else will be forced to deal with it. What a piece of rediculous feel good legislation.
Oct 23, 2009 at 1:52 p.m.
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So Wisconsin is going to require Apple Computer, Dell, HP, Toshiba, and all the other manufacturers to establish recycling centers for e-waste in Wisconsin? Good luck with that.
Oct 23, 2009 at 1:49 p.m.
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This has Doyle written all over it.
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