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New York City First With Electronics Recycling Law

By chemrat 200 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

This is a report and analysis of New York City's law to make manufacturers responsible for cleanup of toxic electronic waste. It is an important step in avoiding the further pollution of groundwater by seepage fro landfills- electronic equipment contains many toxic substances that pose no problem when they are sealed in place

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E-Waste and the State of Recycling Worldwide- Good and Bad

By chemrat 134 days ago from http://greenchemistry.wordpress.com

10 stories that show the range of issues in modern recycling, from serious problems of dumping toxic waste, especially electronic waste, in developing countries to excellent policies by cell phone recycling companies, and everything in between. Surprises? How about toxic waste dumping in Italy? Attention is focussed on issue

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