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Show DAILY UTAH CHRONICLE Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3 Recycle Day: free disposal of e-waste compounds such as lead and mercury that should be disposed of properly, said Ashley Patterson, outreach and education coordinator for the office. "An old-style television set can have 12 pounds of lead in it," Patterson said. E-waste that will be accepted includes audio and stereo equipment, batteries, cell phones, computers, fax and copy machines, TVs and monitors, VCRs and DVD players, video cameras, video Tyler North STAFF WRITER In honor of America Recycles Day, the Office of Sustainability is holding an electronics recycling event, which allows students and community members to dispose of their e-waste for free. E-waste will be accepted from 8 a.m. to I p.m. today at the Turpin University Services Building on South Campus Drive. Electronics have many toxic game consoles and wireless devices. "In the past, we have collected about 50,000 pounds of e-waste, so it's fairly significant," Patterson said. "To have the items properly recycled is not free. It costs money. So these events are really nice for your items not to be charged." Salt Lake city and county, Samsung and the U partnered to pay for disposal costs for the event, which runs twice a year. The office does not profit from the event. It is part of an ongoing program in an effort to see more electronics recycled and disposed of properly so they don't negatively affect our environment, said Andrew Reich of the IT Department and a collaborator for the event. This will be the first time the electronics recycling event will be held during Fall Semester. The event has been held in the spring for the past several years. t.north@chronicle.utah.edu IF YOU GO: What: Electronic recycling Where: Turpin University Services Building When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Today Acceptable items: Audio and stereo equipment, batteries, cell phones, computers, fax and copy machines, IVs and monitors, VCRs and DVD players, video cameras and video game consoles. E.U. continued from Page 1 In response, Vale de Almeida outlined the already strong trade relationship between Turkey and the E.U., but mentioned that doubts have been raised about its membership, citing that Turkey is a mostly Asian and Muslim country. He also mentioned that the Turkish government does not recognize the government of Cyprus, an E.U. member state. "But it is moving in a positive direction," he said of discussion between Turkey and the E.U. The cooperation between the United States and the E.U. has proven effective. "We are partners, the best allies, the best of friends," Vale de Almeida said. He also stressed the value of having a dialogue with students about politics. "You are the politicians of the future, or at least you'll be watching the politicians," he told The Daily Utah Chronicle. "In a globalized world, students in Utah need to know what's going on in Europe." The ambassador spoke to about 5o students about the strength of the European economy and its ability to rebound from the current financial crisis. The talk was recorded for broadcast on KUER, a local nonprofit radio station. Richard Robinson, a senior in international studies, introduced Vale de Almeida in Portuguese, his native language. e.andrews@ chronicle.utah.edu HINCKLEY INSTITUTE OF POLITICS AT Till UNIVIRSITY Or UTAH KIMBERLY ROACH/The Daily Utah Chronicle Ambassador Joao Vale de Almeida speaks at a Hinckley Forum on Monday about increasing austerity measures to recover from the European financial crisis. e"*".." , • I '7 01 . 4 a I' • k ‘. 1 - 4013,110 4,44. X I • II aie -" I L•it ql1 I fa I• A • I I 8 • INTERNS AND DJs WANTED! Gain Experience Meet New People Speak Your Mind apply online today @ kuteradio.com =ILUIM1== • vr4 SEARCH FOR KUTE Or THE MOBILE APP tunein RADIO 432.788.0123 / Studio: Union, 4th Floor |