An unwanted TV can feel like a burden to you, especially if it’s an old-style TV set. Yet there are a few ways to dispose of it, depending largely on your TV’s condition. If your TV still works, the best option may be to sell or donate it. If it doesn’t work or if you have difficulty finding someone who wants it, you still have other environmentally friendly options.

Like many electronic products, TVs contain a variety of harmful materials like plastic and heavy metals, which can cause pollution if not dealt with properly. In some US states, TVs are banned from landfills entirely. Even if you face no legal consequences for throwing a TV into the trash, however, there are also practical and ethical (道德的) reasons why recycling is a better decision.

TVs may be recyclable, but that doesn’t mean they can go in your recycling dustbin. It is a good idea to check if your local recycling or waste-management authority accepts e-waste in some form, like special pickup days; just don’t expect it to be quite as easy as putting out your weekly paper and plastic to recycle.

When TVs arrive at a recycling center, they’re often checked to see if they can be repaired and reused, since that’s better than breaking them down for recycling. If not, they’re separated into major components like the screen, plastic and metal frame. The remains of your TV set may go through a shredder (切碎机), with magnets (磁铁) helping remove steel and iron. Other processes can pick out additional metals, including aluminum, gold, silver and tin, while water-separation technology helps divide plastics and glass. Once the components are separated, they can be sold for use in new electronics.

Here is a closer look at how you can find new uses for an old TV that still has life left in it.

Mental health is a critical aspect of overall well-being, yet it is often ignored in our fast- paced society. 【小题1】 A well-cared and healthy mind leads to improved emotions, better relationships, and a more positive outlook on life.

【小题2】 When we are stressed or upset, it is our mind’s way of reacting to negative stimuli(刺激). Good mental health allows us to cope with these emotions in a positive manner. In addition, when our minds are not clouded by negative thoughts or emotions it is easier to think clearly. 【小题3】

Studies have shown that a person with good mental health lives longer and has a higher quality of life. The effects of positive mental health on the body are plenty, including reducing the risk of diseases and improving overall physical well-being.

Our mental state has a significant impact on relationships. People with good mental health are more likely to be kind and understanding. 【小题4】 This may further guarantee them with a stable emotional condition.

Mental health is as essential as physical health in maintaining a fulfilling life. If we run into trouble, don’t keep it to yourself. 【小题5】 With the right support, we can all enjoy the benefits of a healthy mind.

Give your dead batteries (电池) a new life. Recycle them!

Batteries are used to power clocks, computers, tools and more. However, your batteries have some serious power when their lives are over.

WHY TO RECYCLE BATTERIES:

Remember, batteries are harmful waste. This means we should properly throw them away. You may not think one little battery can cause that much pollution. But don’t think of it as just one battery—there can be millions. In Canada, each person uses about 20 single-use batteries every year. That’s about 700 million batteries! If all these batteries end up in landfills (垃圾填埋场), the heavy metals inside them can get into the water, land and air. It can be harmful to humans and wildlife.

By recycling single-use batteries instead of throwing them away, you can cut down pollution and also help save energy. All batteries are mainly made of plastic and valuable metals. Through recycling programs, dead batteries can be changed into something useful like steel products, or even new batteries.

HOW TO RECYCLE BETTARIES:

Make a difference by starting to collect batteries at your home or school today. You can prepare a box for battery collection and invite friends, family and classmates to bring in old batteries to be recycled.

There are many ways to deal with your batteries. You can:

● Find a Call to Recycle public collection station near you.

● Ask the store where you bought the batteries if you can return them there.

● Communicate with your local city government to find out if there are special programs for recycling used batteries!

For more information, visit https://ecokids.ca/batteries.