[UgaBYTES] Sifting through the mounting problem of e-waste (on CNN's EcoSolutions program)

[Mwathi Francis]

http://edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/science/08/02/e-waste.recycling/index.html

Story Highlights

# Export of electronic products for recycling creating health and
environment problems
# Developed nations that export e-waste criticized by many for lack of
responsibility
# Study from Greenpeace suggest only around 20 percent recycled safely
# Organized crime involved in e-waste trading according to UN report in July

Also read about  Turning e-waste to gold



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