NEW GENERATION EMPOWERMENT GROUP IS AN NON-PROFIT 501C3 ORGANIZATION CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF CA to handle all these issues and your electronic needs, with the public’s best interest in mind.

The term “e-waste” is loosely applied to consumer and business electronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life.
There is no clear definition for e-waste; for instance whether or not items like microwave ovens and other similar “appliances” should
be grouped into the category has not been established.

Each year in California hundreds of thousands of computers, monitors, copiers, fax machines, printers, televisions, and other
electronic items become “obsolete” in the eyes of consumers. Rapid advances in technology and an expanding demand for new features accelerate the generation of “old” electronic equipment (“e-waste”). The result is a growing challenge for businesses, residents, and local governments as they search for ways to reuse, recycle, or properly dispose of this equipment.

In the meantime you can reach us at [310-936-5667] and by fax at [562-590-6465]. We are looking forward to hearing from you. You can also contact us at our e-mail address: [e-waste@usa.com].

If you are not familiar with our company and your first contact with us is online: We would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are, we will be more than happy to help.

In brief, you should know the following about us: our company was established in February 2009 and had been responsible for providing outstanding electronic waste collection  ever since. Our specialty is in the area environmental awareness. Our regular customers particularly value our personalized service. Our business is located at:   

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Long Beach, CA 90805

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NEW GENERATION EMPOWERMENT GROUP
Mr. Shell Wheaton
P.O. Box 1331
Culver City, CA 90232
(310) 936-5667
 http://www.shellwheaton.com

NEW GENERATION EMPOWERMENT GROUP

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The “burning environmental issue” is the rain forest and coral reefs, which are headed down the path of the Mediterranean shores (Turkey used to have redwood-forest scale timber, and the Adriatic sea was once teeming with life).  Mining lead or tin or copper to make new electronics is not happening much in the developing world – it happens in Indonesia.

Some environmentalists are making the story about the negatives of the most sustainable alternative jobs Indonesians have – reuse and repair and refurbishment and recycling.   Recyclers are not the bad guys.   Let’s cut the friendly fire.  Basel Convention explicitly allows the factory refurbishing which is done in Indonesia, the allegation that it is all bad stuff does not hold water (who pays 7000 per container to ship junk?), and the outcome is a ban on exports.

A ban on exports increases mining and destroys rain forests.

Holy moly.  NRDC, Obama, Greenpeace!  Stop with the friendly fire!  Help us raise the standards of recycling through fair trade, allow the reuse and refurbishment to make recycling more affordable, and make recycling the hero that it is – an alternative to mining and forestry.  Here I am in a picture with an E-Steward and a University Recycling Coordinator for California, inside one of the refurbishing factories that indisputably refurbish CRTs that Americans are throwing away.  How can Natural Resources Defense Council not at least step in and explain that the reuse exists, and then oppose it … heck, I don’t know why they oppose it.  Maybe because they got some money from someone who invested a few million in a CRT crusher in the USA.  No… that would be cynical.   Surely not. Really, it’s because they don’t believe the factories exist, right?  I sent them a letter last week offering to take NRDC on a tour of the factories, no response yet.

SF Refuse Center
Nancy Astrid Lindo

In a recent tour through the recycling and waste transfer station at Pier 96 in San Francisco, I had the opportunity to take a look at another side of civilization and uncover its waste.  Back in the 1950′s Life Magazine dubbed America as a throwaway society, a moniker that could be as relevant today as it was over 55 years ago.  In fact, we have gone over and beyond to truly live up to this name, turning virtually every element of our society as a disposable commodity.

Without the understanding of waste, where it goes and how it effects our current and future home – it is impossible to feel responsible for what happens when we throw something away.  In my article Where does your Waste go? I highlight critical information to help better equip people with the basic information on how they can reduce their waste statistic of, Americans creating 4.6 lbs. per day.

California has been touted as having some of the strictest recycling and waste laws in the country with San Francisco leading the way for the rest of the country.  Here, the three bin system is designed for efficiency and clarity with black bins for landfill waste, green for compostables/yard waste and blue for recyclables.  Trucks picking up all bins end up at Pier 96, the local material recovery facility or MRF where all recycling is separated, trash and compostables are re-routed.  Last month, I reported to you about San Francisco mandating composting in the article San Francisco getting Green(er), where I mention the city’s lofty and admirable goals of reaching zero-waste by 2020.

So where does trash go when it is magically picked up off of our curbs and whisked off to never been seen or smelled again?  In San Francisco, it is taken to Pier 96, a transfer station where it is dropped off and later placed on a long haul truck and sent off to the landfill 60 miles east of the city.

Generally, landfills or dumps have been the traditional way of waste collection, the problem is that waste is being produced at surmountable rates and landfills around the world are reaching full capacity – causing cities to truck and rail their waste across state and international borders.  Contrary to popular belief, garbage in landfills does not decompose, instead it stays intact, emphasizing the need to compost and recycle all waste prior to sending it to a landfill.

In addition, landfills create carbon dioxide and methane – two types of greenhouse gases known for their destructive properties on our eco-systems, the atmosphere, and our health.  Moreover there is a risk of seeping leachate, an extremely toxic liquid that is formed inside landfills, containing dissolved organic and suspended matter .

The recycling industry is just like any other industry, it is driven by the demand of the market. This poses a problem when people use recycling as a default excuse to consumerism. Should there not be a market for a specific material, it will simply be placed in a landfill despite good initial intentions. All recycled material in most municipal cities is sent to Asia to re-create recycled consumer goods that are later shipped back for, us eco-conscious consumers, to purchase.

There are certain materials such as aluminum, glass and metal that can virtually endlessly be recycled, unlike plastic that becomes inert almost immediately after being recycled once. Read The Energy Trail of a Straw to learn how day to day items, that create a lot of waste, can be eliminated.

It is important to also understand why materials such as plastic, have their place in our modern society, yet should not be used as the sole material for many of our goods. Plastic has been known to have many implications, and knowing what they are is critical both for personal and environmental health – read more in my piece, Plastic is a Faux Pax.

What was once known as Norcal Waste Systems, Inc. is today known as Recology – the new brand that refers to their progress to move beyond waste disposal to resource reduction, reuse, recycling and compositing.  Aside from the work that Recology is doing to educate the public on the realities of waste, it is running their entire fleet of collection and transfer trucks on alternative fuel, whether liquefied natural gas or biodiesel.

Recology has a very comprehensive website that delineates the many things you never thought you could be recycling.   Of some of the curious items that can be recycled are photographs, mattresses (call for pick up), empty paint cans and empty aerosol cans.  It is critical to educate yourself on what e-waste, hazardous materials in order to best dispose of them properly.  In addition to the various ways they educate the San Francisco community, they offer free monthly tours of the facility, display a sculpture garden with discarded plants and materials as well as a recognized Artist in Residency Program.

This leaves us an open opportunity to think twice about everything we purchase. Try to recycle and compost as much as you can, tread lightly, and consider all your decisions!

Del Rey Day is an annual Outreach Event sponsored by the Del Rey Neighborhood Council, (DRNC). It’s an opportunity for Del Rey residents to learn about the services available to them, about their Council, its functions, and to introduce the body of the Council’s Area Directors to the stakeholders they cover. DRNC is a non-profit all voluntary organization. This is not a fundraiser, there is no charge to attend and nothing is being sold. Our Mission is to bring the community together and have fun!  It’s an afternoon with free food, entertainment, and trees!

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Sunday, October 18^th from 11am-3pm at Glen Alla Park, 4601 Alla Road, Marina del Rey (Del Rey), 90292

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This day of celebration brings the Del Rey Neighborhoods together with a special opening ceremony with Girl Scout Troop #7255 and the LAPD Pacific Area EXPLORERS! Followed with performances by the powerful sounds of the Taiko Drummers from The Taiko Center of Los Angeles, the Marina Del Rey Middle School: Drum Line-Youth Percussion Ensemble- MDR Youth Cheer Group and the LA Dream All-Star Competitive Youth Cheer and Dance Team, and the Westchester Lariats-Youth Vocal Group! Around the event will be NORKY the Goodwill Penguin, a stilt walker, the Magic Balloon Clown, e-waste pick-up, Fire Fighters, Police officers and Dignitaries who represent Del Rey. Stakeholders will enjoy more than 50 booths featuring the community services, Green ‘eco’-friendly services, and local businesses. Plus, they’ll enjoy a special ‘eco’-friendly art contest presented by the Del Rey schools – with prizes! To top it off- raffles all day long with prizes donated by local businesses!

What is “e-waste”?
E-waste is a popular, informal name for electronic products nearing the end of their “useful life.” Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Unfortunately, electronic discards is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation’s waste stream.   In addition, some researchers estimate that nearly 75 percent of old electronics are in storage, in part because of the uncertainty of how to manage the materials. Combine this with increasing advances in technology and new products headed towards the market and it is no wonder that “e-waste” is a popular topic.

Why should waste electronics be recycled?
Most electronic devices contain a variety of materials, including metals, that can be recovered for recycling. Recycling your waste electronics saves resources and protects the Earth because new metals don’t have to be mined. In addition, some electronic products contain high enough levels of certain materials, such as lead, that render them hazardous waste when disposed. For instance, California law designates waste televisions and monitors as hazardous. Hazardous wastes cannot be disposed with municipal trash.

What is California doing about e-waste?
For starters, establishing eRecycle.org as California’s one-stop shop for information on how to manage unwanted electronics. Through this website consumers can find out where reuse and recycling opportunities exist near them. California is also implementing landmark legislation. Key elements of the Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 include:

• Reduction in hazardous substances used in certain electronic products sold in California
• Collection of an electronic waste recycling fee at the point of sale of certain products.
• Distribution of recovery and recycling payments to qualified entities covering the cost of electronic waste collection and recycling.
• Directive to establish environmentally preferred purchasing criteria for state agency purchases of certain electronic equipment.

What are “covered electronic wastes”?
The Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 designated certain electronic products as being covered by a fee and payment system to encourage the proper recycling of the products when they become waste. As of July 1, 2004, “covered electronic devices” and “covered electronic wastes” include televisions and computer monitors that contain a cathode ray tube (CRT), laptop computers, and liquid crystal display (LCD) desktop computer monitors, plasma, LCD televisions, and portable DVD players. The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) continues to test other products to determine if they should be covered by the program.

What should I do with my electronic discards?
The mantra of “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” applies here. Reduce your generation of e-waste through smart procurement and good maintenance.  Reuse still functioning electronic equipment by donating or selling it to someone who can still use it. Recycle those components that cannot be repaired.  To find an organization that reuses or recycles electronics, search the database of electronics recycling opportunities.

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A bulldozer works on a mountain of recyclables waiting to be hauled off to Ventura. (Lara Cooper / Noozhawk photo)