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REPORT 2015

November 20, 2015 at 11:06 hours

WWF aims this year to evaluate that “if you have no TV: looks good if you need a”. Photo:. Pixabay

WWF publishes its report “TV-Off” key climate change, like televisions among others, devices which 220 million are sold each year worldwide and assume an emission of 200 million tons of CO2 into the atmosphere.

“The production of televisions consume large quantities of raw materials, mostly metals, and also involves the manufacture of plastic and glass addition energy consumption, “he says WWF remembering that only 13% of the TVs in use are recycled. Televisions generate much of the 50 million tonnes of electronic waste in the world.

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WWF in this line also reminds that “in the last ten years the size of the television screens has doubled. In, the larger is generally the screen, the more energy it needs to function. ” Consider also recommended not to install televisions in the bedrooms, even more: it is better not to have any electronic appliance in the place where you sleep. Also “should ideally have the least possible number of devices at home” sentence

. “If you have no TV: analyzes good if you need”

WWF aims this year assessing that “if you have no TV: analyzes good if you need one,” recommending use “free time for other activities that positively stimulate the mind and body and are respectful of the environment, such as sports, reading, learn arts, theater and film, support entities conservation, create or participate in a city garden or other spaces that encourage collective cultural and environmental activities, etc. “.

It also aims reduce “time to watch TV. Especially children should not watch TV more than 1-2 hours a day and only educational programs. Besides improving your health and that of your children, will benefit your pocket and the environment, as you will reduce the energy consumption of this product. “

Further recommends buying if” an LED TV. LCDs with LED backlight are the most efficient technology available on the market right now, “and recalls that” television is the third device that consumes more energy in every home “and focuses the complete shutdown to avoid” stand- . by “high consumption” ghost “

TVs Impact on the environment – WWF