E-waste from Dell/Goodwill “Reconnect Program” was exported, despite Dell’s no-export policy
If this is happening to Dell, the company with the highest standards and toughest audits, should we assume that other manufacturer takeback programs’ e-waste is also being exported to developing countries, even if they have a policy forbidding it?
Dash Button or e-Trash Button?
Setting aside our bewilderment about why anyone would be willing to glue these fat plastic lozenges bearing corporate logos around the house, we can’t help but notice that these devices seem more like future e-waste than must-have devices.
Best Buy Weakens Electronics Recycling Program
The solution here would be for the manufacturers – particularly the TV companies – to visibly partner with Best Buy to cover some of the recycling costs, and to make sure that responsible recycling occurs.
Dell Introduces First Computer Made With Plastics from Recycled Electronics
Dell has announced that later this month they will begin selling their first computer (the OptiPlex 3030 all-in-one) made with plastic recycled from old electronics.
America Recycles. But Not Rayovac.
The major four battery makers were all set to begin a national recycling program for single-use batteries until Rayovac backed out. Energizer, Duracell and Panasonic are all on board.
Most Retailers Flunked Our New Report Card on Electronics Recycling
It’s time for these retailers to step up and start taking some responsibility for their role in the e-waste problem. They are selling us billions of dollars in electronics, but most are doing nothing to help us recycle them.
New EPA Report Shows We are Generating More E-waste But Also Recycling More
In the U.S. we generated 3.41 million tons of e-waste in 2011, up from 3.32 million tons in 2010.
Locking cell phones is anti-consumer and anti-environment
March 5, 2013: Yesterday the White House issued a statement saying it agreed with consumers that we should be able to unlock our cell phones and tablets.
Big Electronics: Bully of the eco-label playground
January 29, 2013 – Something really sinister has just happened related to the EPEAT effort to update the computer standards. It happened on the IEEE’s playground, during recess.
Recyclers Stockpiling Millions of Pounds of Toxic Glass From CRT TVs and Monitors
“…instead of actually sending the toxic leaded CRT glass to proper glass processors, they simply stored this glass on their property or other locations.”
