Policy Solutions for Managing E-Waste

Policy Solutions for Managing E-Waste: "As electronic devices like cell phones, computer monitors and television sets become increasingly available – thus becoming one of the fastest growing components of the global waste stream – government and business leaders must find solutions for best managing these e-waste materials. This week, leading experts in the fields of electronics manufacturing, recycling and waste [...]

US Poised to Sign the Basel Convention?

US Poised to Sign the Basel Convention?: "
Ship leaving Bay Area. Image via: Derell_Licht on Flickr. com

With more countries tightening down on their e-waste regulations and requirements, and with communities in the US requiring special disposal of ewaste, but no follow-through on where it should go, US officials are having to give trash another look, reports the New York Times. With more e-waste being collected in communities, will the US finally sign?...Read the full story on TreeHugger

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