The percentage of electronics at the end of their lives which were recycled.
The EPA found that the percentage remained consistent from 1999-2005. Even as recycling rates went up, the amount of electronics reaching end of life outpaced the increase, leaving the figure static. (source: EPA, July 2008)
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CharlieX, you are correct. Many people are buying inexpensive flat panel products to replace what otherwise would be their direct-view boob-tube. Unfortunately, some cannot see this and think the only people buying a flat panel are those aspiring to riches (elitist standing), and thence need to chastise and make fun of folks not willing to spend more.
I'm betting those like Mp3 were probably burned before in a bad buy and need to lash out on what other people are doing.