In our recent post on fake recycling events uncovered by the Basel Action Network in Pennsylvania, we’ve noted that although it isn’t the industry norm yet, more and more electronic manufacturers are taking responsibility for the proper disposal of their products.  I believe this is the best solution to the deluge of e-waste that we [...]

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The Basel Action Network (BAN) has uncovered another illegal scheme by unscrupulous recyclers, who were working through a legitimate organization to ship electronic waste to developing countries. Apparently, the company, tasked to handle the electronic waste, was working with the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society in collecting used electronic items from residents, promising to have the [...]

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A TV crew from CBS News’ “60 Minutes” was jumped at while filming a report on the illegal dumping of toxic electronic waste in the Guiyo region of southern China. Scott Pelley, CBS correspondent was with the crew when the attack took place. Apparently, the thugs who waylaided the group were attempting to confiscate their [...]

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