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Joy Scrogum

Basel Action Network (BAN) : EPA Files Legal Action against Exporter of e-Waste Followi... - 0 views

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    Basel Action Network (BAN) Toxic Trade News, 6/10/09. "The Environmental Protection Agency filed a legal Complaint and Compliance Order late last week against EarthEcycle, the electronic waste handler for several charity e-waste collection events held in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in recent days. Basel Action Network (BAN) tracked 7 sea-going containers of the collected toxic e-waste to Hong Kong and South Africa after assurances were made by EarthEcycle owner, Mr. Jeffrey Nixon, that the wastes would be recycled locally. The EPA complaint cites 7 violation counts for illegal management and exportation of 'Cathode Ray Tubes' - the picture tube of old computer monitors and TVs. The counts include 'unauthorized export of hazardous waste' and 'failure to prepare a hazardous waste manifest.'" Article also reports on the decision of certain charities to continue their fundraising relationships with EarthECycle despite allegations of illegal exportation of waste.
Aida Williams

PhillyJunk.com Provides E-Waste & Junk Removal Solutions While Keeping the Environment ... - 0 views

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    "PhillyJunk.com Provides E-Waste & Junk Removal Solutions While Keeping the Environment in Mind"
Aida Williams

Sharks and HP host an electronic recycling event - San Jose Sharks - News - 0 views

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    "E-Waste Recycling at The Tank The Sharks partnered with HP to help reduce electronic waste "
Aida Williams

Korea's LS-Nikko Copper Opens First US Liaison Office Inside Electronic Recyclers Inter... - 0 views

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    "Korea's LS-Nikko Copper Opens First US Liaison Office Inside Electronic Recyclers International"
Aida Williams

Unable To Meet Targets-Minister Insists E-Waste Project Not A Failure | TopNews United ... - 0 views

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    "Unable To Meet Targets-Minister Insists E-Waste Project Not A Failure"
Aida Williams

Australia 'four times as wasteful as Europe' - 0 views

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    "Australia 'four times as wasteful as Europe'"
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