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The Basel Action Network, an American watchdog group that has sought to curb the export of toxic electronic waste from the United States, plans to begin a new certification and auditing program on Thursday for both recyclers and companies that generate electronic refuse.
BAN launched a new program to certify that electronics are safely recycled launched today with the backing of environmental groups and several companies including Samsung.
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sand just because people in America want the latest and greatest. People in developing countries need computers
(CNN) -- The champions at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver can stand on the podium proud of their achievements, but the eco-minded among them can be extra proud that their medals are made with traces of precious metals recovered from e-waste.
According to a new report, however, a more universal solution to a growing problem needs to be found.
Nigeria, Studies carried out by the Ministry of Environment has revealed that half a million of used computers come into the country every month.
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, the world-leading innovator and provider of imaging and information technology solutions, today announced its latest environmental initiative in the Middle East with the signing of a partnership agreement with EnviroServe, the leading environmental waste managers.
AUGUSTA, GA - Columbia County’s new recycling center, part of the Chamblin Road government complex that includes the new Animal Services building, Health Department and State Patrol post, will be operational in about a month. And, according to Keep Columbia County Beautiful Coordinator Jenny Hinton, the facility is ready to help Columbia County residents go green... only leave your glass bottles at home.
Starting Sept. 5, the city is launching an electronics recycling program that will part of a statewide effort to keep electronics out of landfills.
The city will set up mobile WIRED, or Westminster Initiative to Recycle E-Waste Drop-off, centers around the community over the next several months. The Sept. 5 debut location will be at Tahoma Farm Boulder Park, off Tahoma Farm Road. Future locations will be announced in the coming weeks.
More than 20,000 computers and televisions were dropped off at Canberra's tips over the weekend as part of a free e-waste disposal scheme.
There were line-ups at all three drop off points. Shipping containers at the Tuggeranong site was full by early Sunday morning.
It usually costs nearly $40 to dispose of a computer and a monitor but thanks to Apple, that fee was waived for the two days
Urner's in Bakersfield & Neil Agness E-Waste Recycling have teamed together to provide a FREE Electronic Waste Collection Event for all Kern County Residents on Saturday, September 19th. The hours for the event will be 9am - 3pm.
The City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is partnering with Eco Lube to set up a mini-recycling drop-off center that will accept electronic items. The Eco Lube Service Station is located at 4901 Atlantic Avenue. This is the only recycling drop-off centers that will accept electronic items.
Westford - The Westford Recycling Commission (WRC) facilitates three electronics recycling (E-cycling) events per year. These events provide an avenue for Westford residents to discard electronic items in an environmentally responsible manner for a minimal cost. This ensures these items stay out of the waste stream and are disposed of properly.
Discussions are underway for the creation of an e-waste depot in Winkler.
THE first electronic waste facility in southern Tasmania will be developed by the Hobart City Council.
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