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Mar 03
Where Does That Computer Go When You “Recycle” It?

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The answer might not be what you want to hear.

The next time you return your electronics for recycling get to know how they are recycling.

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1. On March 3, 2008 Why I Don’t Buy New Electronics « The Wild Green Yonder wrote:

[...] electronics is considered the green thing to do, as opposed to throwing them in the landfill. (from the Sietch Blog via [...]

2. On December 29, 2009 Computer recycling wrote:

E-Waste Poses a Very Real Environmental Threat -Recycling Your Wireless Cell Phones, PDA’s, Pagers and Digital Cameras Can Help Protect the Earth. Studies have consistently shown that electronic waste from devices like mobile phones, PDA’s and digital cameras contains toxins that are damaging to our environment.

3. On October 13, 2011 Seattle Recycling wrote:

Most old computers are thrown out with the general rubbish. Apart from contributing to tons of rubbish generated each year, computer equipment contains harmful substances that aren’t allowed in landfill sites.




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