Managing Electronic Waste Issues with Exporting E-Waste

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Hazardous wastes.

Public health.

Developing countries.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2009

Summary:

Discusses issues related to export and recycling of hazardous electronic waste, or e-waste. Discusses documented impacts to human health and environment that are associated with unsafe recycling practices in developing countries. Reviews factors raising concerns about domestic e-waste disposal. Explores lack of regulation in e-waste disposal and recycling management practices; and current and future role of e-waste export within broader recycling process

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Managing Electronic Waste

Publisher Number:

CRS-2009-RSI-0768

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