GLRPPR Sector Resource: Beware: Your Firm's E-Waste Could Be Poisoning China

Title:
Beware: Your Firm's E-Waste Could Be Poisoning China

Abstract:
One of the thorniest problems with Green IT is what to do with all the computers, monitors, hardware, and other electronics your company no longer needs. You may think that you've solved the problem by choosing a responsible recycler or asset management firm. But according to a recent 60 Minutes segment, that e-waste may end up in unregulated toxic waste dumps in China that foul the land, water, and air, cause cancers and miscarriages, and endanger children. Includes video of a 60 minutes segment following the illegal trail of e-waste from a recycler in Colorado to China. Article by Preston Gralla, Greener Computing, 11/19/08.

URL:
http://www.greenercomputing.com/blog/2008/11/19/beware-your-firms-e-waste-could-be-poisoning-china

Source:
Greener Computing

Resource Type:
Article/report

Date of Publication:
November 19, 2008

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