Basel Action Network (BAN) : Developing Countries Rally to Prevent Industry Efforts to ... - 0 views
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repairable electronic waste to be exempt from the international Basel Convention hazardous waste trade control procedures.
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developing countries cannot control the junk electronic computers, faxes, printers and TVs flooding into their countries from North America and Europe
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all exports of hazardous electronic waste be notified to importing countries, and receive their consent prior to shipment.
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without lifting the established hazardous waste trade controls, reuse of used equipment would be inhibited
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if manufacturers would make efforts to create non-toxic components, readily upgradable hardware and longer-lived products.