Get Educated on eWaste
Updated: August 06, 2008
About 1.5 to 1.9 million tons of used or unwanted electronics were dumped into landfills in 2005. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates just 345,000 to 379,000 tons of that so-called eWaste was recycled.
That's a lot of landfill space. It's also a health hazard. Read on and discover why throwing out electronics is bad for you and the environment. Plus, check out the related links and learn how you can reverse the damage.
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