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6/30/09. "An EU strategy on preventing and recycling waste aims to pave the way towards a recycling society by decoupling economic growth from natural resource use. But questions remain over whether the issue should be dealt with at national or European level, and on how to reconcile the EU's ecological and internal market objectives in the long run." Includes links to more info. on topic, milestones, policy summary with links, an overview of issues, and the positions of various officials on the subject.

Gives information on the efficiency (or inefficiency) of energy use with computers. By the Natural Resources Defense Council

Wisconsin- Department of Natural Resources has a list of suggestions for people wanting to host an e-cycling event. They asked people who have already been through these types of events what they felt worked and what didn't work.

Finding a trustworthy and expert resource for handling your IT and electronics work is always a pain. There are certain issues to be dealt with, like quality, time and most importantly security. At Veracity World all your security-related concerns are well addressed. Their team of expert technicians makes sure that the electronic repairing work is carried out with the best approach and on time delivery.

The use of electronic gadgets is deeply rooted in our day to day life style. We use it for almost every small work. But one must be aware of the fact that if not utilized properly we will be left with nothing, not even good technology. Focus must be on optimum usage of these resources by opting for recycling methods.

Toward a Just and Sustainable Solar Energy Industry Report

The FEC Steering Committee developed the following presentations to review program requirements, highlight the benefits of joining, and introduce useful tools.

Product stewardship is a term used to describe a product-centered approach to environmental protection. It calls on those in the product life cycle -- from designers, manufacturers, retailers, consumers, waste managers and disposers -- to share responsibility for reducing the environmental impacts of products. Product stewardship activities have been taking place globally for over a decade. In the United States, this idea is gaining interest as more state and local governments cope with large, ever-changing, and complex waste streams.

This NCER short report gives a good summary of collection centers specifically in West Virginia but there is also a section on the collection facilities on a national level.

Compilation on Great Lakes Regional Pollution Prevention Roundtable (GLRPPR) web site that includes links to relevant online documents, legislation, news, events, funding opportunities, help desk questions & answers, and contacts.

Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) web site that helps consumers locate electronics recyclers in their area (search by address or ZIP code). Also provides tips for reducing e-waste production and energy consumption, including an "Energy Consumption Calculator" that estimates electricity used by electronic devices and the associated cost by minute, day, month and year. Information on corporate recycling programs, electronics recycling FAQs, resources for electronics reuse, and environmentally preferable purchasing tips are also provided. A form is available for electronics recyclers to submit their company information for inclusion in the recycler database.

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State-by-state listing of environmental agencies and health departments

Information about computer recyclers and refurbishers in the U.K.

Many everyday consumer items now contain electronic parts. Every year an estimated 1 million tonnes of waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) are discarded by householders and commercial groups in the UK. Dealing with this waste is an important issue as electronic goods are becoming increasingly short lived, and so ever increasing quantities of obsolete and broken equipment are thrown away. Electronic and electrical equipment makes up on average 4% of European municipal waste, and is growing three times faster than any other municipal waste stream.

6/30/09. Wisconsin businesses, institutions, local governments and organizations involved in recycling and refurbishing unwanted electronics have new tools to help them comply with state and federal regulations and plan successful electronics collection events. Includes information & links to a new WDNR guidance document, which ummarizes requirements that have been in effect since 2007 and includes a flow chart to help electronics handlers determine which regulations apply to them. Also includes links to a document providing tips for hosting a successful electronics recycling event.