Dispensing with the indispensable: getting rid of our electronic gadgets is an environmental challenge.
State Legislatures › Vol. 32 Nbr. 8, September 2006
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Dispensing with the indispensable: getting rid of our electronic gadgets is an environmental challenge.
They are everywhere. On our nightstands. In our purses and briefcases. They adorn our desks at work. They are the ever evolving gadgets of a modern life that keep us on time and in touch with our friends, family, co-workers and the world around us. To many they are merely a PDA, a computer or a cell phone. To policymakers across the nation they represent a balancing act between environmental stewardship and technological advancement.
These indispensable gadgets are an e-waste challenge. According to the International Association of Electronics Recyclers, 3 billion units will be scrapped during the rest of th...See the full content of this document
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