Managing Electronic Waste: Issues with Exporting E-Waste
Description:
Electronic waste (e-waste) is a term that is used loosely to refer to obsolete, broken, or irreparable electronic devices like televisions, computer central processing units (CPUs), and computer monitors. There are various issues of concern with regard to e-waste disposal and recycling. This report looks at issues specifically related to its export for recycling. Particularly, it discusses documented impacts to human health and the environment that have been tied to unsafe recycling practices i…
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Date:
September 27, 2010
Creator:
Luther, Linda
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department