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Huge Amount of E-Waste Poisonous to All - 0 views

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  • Aida Williams on 05 Jul 10
     
    "Between 20 and 50 million tons of electronic wast (or e-waste) are produced annually around the world. This adds up to 5 percent of all waste, the same amount as plastic products. "
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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."
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Cell Phone Reviews: Cell Phone Recycling - Reasons Why We Absolutely Must | Gadget Revi... - 0 views

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  • Aida Williams on 05 Jul 10
     
    "Did you know that you can actually recycle your old or used cell phones ? If you're like most people, you probably have an old cell phone or two hidden in a drawer somewhere. In a few months or years, you'll rediscover these hidden phones and having no further use to you, these old units will most likely end up in your garbage bin and thence, in your city's landfill."
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