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Australia Considers E-Waste Law

Posted by Environmental Leader on 24/11/2009

The Australian government is supporting a recycling scheme initiated by the television and computer industries to increase electronic waste or e-waste recycling, reports the Australian Broadcasting Corp. (ABC). But recycling experts say it will be difficult for industry and government to decide o ...

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CH2M Hill Cuts Paper Use by 21% from 2006 to 2008

Posted by Environmental Leader on 23/11/2009

CH2M HILL, a global consulting, design, construction, and operations firm, has decreased per employee paper usage 21 percent between 2006 and 2008 and increased electronic waste recycling by almost 4 percent in 2008, according to the company’s 2009 Sustainability Report (PDF).Here are some ...

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Electronics Boom, E-Cycling Lags

Posted by Environmental Leader on 23/11/2009

How many people around the world own a cell phone today?About 4 billion cell phones are in the pockets of men and women around the world half of the global population. According to the Pew Internet & American Life project, cell phone ownership among U.S. adults rose almost 10 percent in just ...

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NECs concept piezoelectric remote control runs without batteries

Posted by DeshRaj on 19/11/2009

NEC Electronics and Soundpower Corp.s concept piezoelectric TV remote control will definitely be the one stop solution to your fears concerning the battery failure, when it hits the production lines. Since the touch-sensitive device uses the...

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E-Waste Rising, Electronics Makers Boost Recycling

Posted by Environmental Leader on 16/11/2009

Transboundary movement of hazardous waste shows a disastrous accumulation of e-waste, roughly about 6 billion tons, according to an upcoming report from the Basel Convention, reports RedOrbit. Part of the accumulation is attributed to increasing demand for electronic gaming, high definition TVs a ...

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