GOOD Magazine – E-Waste

Published 27 months ago

GOOD Magazine assets, video. E-waste—the computers, cell phones and other electronics we throw away—is often shipped overseas to developing countries where it can be recycled more cheaply. But E-waste recycling and disposal operations found in some... more

GOOD Magazine assets, video. E-waste—the computers, cell phones and other electronics we throw away—is often shipped overseas to developing countries where it can be recycled more cheaply. But E-waste recycling and disposal operations found in some of these developing nations are extremely hazardous to humans. “Recycling” involves open burning of plastic waste, and exposure to these toxins wreaks havoc on the human body and can be fatal. Despite all this, the U.S. refuses to ban e-waste exportation. There are many ways you can help. Please visit http://www.goodmagazine.com/ for more information. From Wiredset Digital Agency. less

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