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Joy Scrogum

H.R. 1580: The Electronic Waste Research and Development Act - 0 views

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    This bill proposes to authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to award grants for electronic device recycling research, development, and demonstration projects, and for other purposes. Passed the U.S. House of Representatives and has been received by the Senate, as of 5/28/09. This page links to the full text of the bill and outlines bill actions.
Joy Scrogum

Electronic Scrap Bill Loophole Draws Groups' Opposition - 0 views

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    Environmental groups and some electronics recyclers are opposed to a federal electronic scrap bill that would allow recyclers to export units to developing countries for repair or refurbishing. Rep. Gene Green, D-Texas, introduced House Resolution 2595 in U.S. House of Representatives. The measure is aimed at prohibiting exports of certain types of electronic scrap. But it does not go far enough, according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition and the Basel Action Network. Waste & Recycling News, 6/2/09.
Joy Scrogum

The EarthECycle Pittsburgh "Recycling" Scam - 0 views

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    Report published by the Basel Action Network (BAN) & the Electronics Takeback Coalition describing a scandal involving a free electronics collection held as a benefit for a charity. According to the report, items collected were shipped overseas despite assurances by the recycling firm that all e-waste they collect is kept within the U.S. for processing. (PDF Format; Length: 18 pages).
Joy Scrogum

Pittsburgh Recycler Challenges Dumping Accusations - 0 views

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    From 6/9/09 edition of Waste & Recycling News. More press coverage of EarthECycle own Jeff Nixon's response to the recent expose by BAN and ETBC. According to this article, Nixon further challenges "e-Steward companies, as well as all other U.S. electronics recyclers, to a national fundraiser to use the proceeds to clean up all electronic waste sites."
Joy Scrogum

Mobile Communications Industry Sets Energy, Emissions Goals | GreenerComputing.com - 0 views

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    The mobile communications industry has released its Green Manifesto, setting out industry-wide goals for reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions while proposing policy recommendations for the upcoming U.S. conference in Copenhagen.
John Dewey

The Best Electrical Safety Company - 1 views

I was very concerned about my industry plant because I want my employees to be always safe from fire accidents and other electrical accidents since we use a large number of electrical equipment and...

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