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Public Group active 7 months, 3 weeks agoThe toxic chemicals in electronic waste can leach into the land or are released into the atmosphere, impacting people and the environment. In some European countries, regulations have been introduced to prevent ewaste being dumped in landfills due to its hazardous content, but generally across the world legislation is either weak or non-existant, particularly in developing countries.
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ewaste posted on the forum topic The Basel Conventionn – Combating the illegal exportation of hazardous waste in the group
International Ewaste Regulations: 9 months ago
Here is a new rubbish removal directory – I will ask them to add a “green” section for certified recyclers and see what they say.
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ewaste posted on the forum topic The Basel Conventionn – Combating the illegal exportation of hazardous waste in the group
I really have not heard anythign about this here in Australia – the ewaste situation on the ground is pretty much the same as it was 10 years ago, it all goes into landfill…
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Katie Shale started the forum topic The Basel Conventionn – Combating the illegal exportation of hazardous waste in the group
Our everyday electronics might look like innocent, hugely useful, ‘how did I ever live without them’ type objects, but they’re actually filled to the brim with toxic, poisonous materials, such as lead and mercury to name but a few. Given the chance, these chemicals can be seriously damaging to human health and the environment; so [...]
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Katie Shale started the forum topic Ewaste Legislation in Europe in the group
Ewaste in Europe – The Facts According to Science Daily, only about 25% of Europe’s medium sized household appliances and 40% of larger appliances are collected for salvage and recycling, which suggests “substantial room for improvement.” A study for the European Commission by a U.N University estimates that ewaste will rise 2.5 – 2.7% per [...]
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ewaste started the forum topic The USA & Electronic Waste – A Summary in the group
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the United States discarded 1.5 – 1.9 million tonnes of computers, TV’s, VCR’s, monitors, cell phones and other electronic equipment in 2005. By 2008 this figure had increased to 3.16 million tonnes highlighting how America’s ewaste problem has spiralled out of control. Only 13.6% of this figure,…[Read more]
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Ros started the forum topic UK Ewaste Legislation in the group
Obsolete electronic equipment, also known as “e-waste”, is fast becoming the largest waste stream in the UK with 1.2 million tonnes of electronic waste being produced each year, according to the UK Environment Agency. This figure is estimated to grow by 800,000 tonnes each year, and will continue to increase with 25% of the population [...]
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ewaste started the forum topic Electronic waste legislation in Australia in the group
Now that the madness of the festive season has been and gone, along with most of the New Year resolutions you swore would last more than a couple of days, perhaps it’s a good time to focus on a New Year’s resolution that will not only make you feel good but will also make a [...]
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