Mining A Mountain of E Waste: One Million Cell Phones =250 Kg Silver, 24 Kg Gold, 9 Kg ... - 0 views
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Aida Williams on 05 Jul 10"Mobile phones, computers, TVs - we like them but where do they go when we are finished with them? In the worst case they can be dismantled by hand for scrap by children in developing countries. This can expose them to potentially fatal chemicals. New legislation aims to toughen existing rules on collection and treatment so that within six years 85% of all waste will be recovered and treated. Environment Committee MEPs backed the proposals on June 22."