Now that the DTV transition is right around the corner, Greenpeace and other environmental organizations are worried about a rise in electronic waste. Part of the concern is that people will no longer want to keep their analog sets and instead go out and buy new ones. And then where do these old televisions go?

"We're seeing a new wave of electronic waste that's ending up on the shores of India, China, West Africa, and Latin America," Harrell said.

Electronic waste can contain toxic chemicals and metals. Not only that but picture a mass pile up of televisions, printers, etc. Greenpeace, and others, are asking that instead of just putting an unwanted television out on the sidewalk for the garbage man, that consumers recycle them. This can easily be done by going to the manufacturers website and looking up the recycling information. Also, there are recycling facilities in many communities. Before heading out to one, check that the facility has the E-Stewards Certification.

Electronic Recycler's Pledge of True Stewardship, the most rigorous criteria for sustainable and socially just electronics recycling.

So do the Earth-friendly thing guys...you'll be thankful for it later...