On June 12, television broadcasts in the U.S. will switch from analog to digital. After the switch, older televisions will require a digital converter to receive broadcasts.

This conversion is could prompt millions of Americans to dispose of older television sets. Each television contains large amounts of toxins such as lead and mercury that can end up in our soil and groundwater if televisions aren’t recycled.

ELPC helped to spread the word about the importance of recycling televisions and other e-waste through an interview on Chicago Public Radio and a segment on NBC 5.

Follow the link below to read the full article at the Environmental Law & Policy Center: