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Watchdog Group Faults Continuing E-Waste Exports

May 10, 2016 at 5:42 PM
A two-year study by a watchdog organization has found that hazardous electronic waste (e-waste), such as computer monitors, televisions and printers, continues to be exported overseas, creating workplace safety risks for foreign workers and violating importing countries' laws, despite promises that the items would be recycled within the United States. Basel Action Network (BAN) May 9 released its report "Disconnect: Goodwill and Dell Exporting the Public's E-Waste to Developing Countries" following a two-year study in which the group through electronic...

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