November 18, 2007
A recent UN University study into electronic waste has suggested that by the year 2020 there will be 12.3 million tonnes of this type of waste being dumped in the European Union every year. That is a lot of waste and will take up a lot of space.
But fortunately there is a solution to this problem, the European eco TV project is in place to look into this problems and have come up with an astonishing but pretty cool way of disposing of this mat
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July 25, 2007
Along with the fast evolution of technology comes the evident fast paced replacement of old electronic waste materials such as cellular phones. The fast changing times thanks to the aggressive introduction and influx of modern and advanced featured phones have indeed become a problem on how to properly get rid of old phones that are usually thrown away.
But thanks to the efforts and creative ideas on how to deal with recycling phones, over 125 m
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June 27, 2007
Just when we thought that all of waste management was concentrated on the natural garbage and stuff we emit from the usual consumer products, the world of technology has its own version of monitoring their wastes, known as e-waste. Apple and Nokia, two well-known players in the technology industry, have been the leaders in the cause towards limiting the green e-waste problem in electronic waste and negligence.
The Greenpeace Guide to Greener Elec
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June 22, 2007
Miele launched a consumer guide recently. “What Does WEEE Mean to Me?” explains the recent UK legislation regarding electronic waste and its proper disposal.
The legislation is designed to fight the growing quantities of electronic waste in landfills. Last year, over two million tons of electronics were disposed of improperly and ended up in landfills. This is a lot, and its consuming tons of space.Miele’s new guide exp
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June 10, 2007
Zelle is a new line of fashion accessories, where the accessories are made out of refashioned circuits, computer bits and parts and other electronic waste. You can pick yourself up some microcontroller cufflinks, an IDE belt or an audioplug necklace.
It’s good to see our electronic waste being put to good, and fashionable, use.
Prices and styles vary, so I suggest you check out their website for a complete price list and more options!
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