- terrycollins1
- May 1, 2011
US EPA joins alliance to curb global e-waste
United Nations University – Solving the E-Waste Problem (StEP) 1 May 2011 The US Environmental Protection Agency is stepping up international efforts to help curb
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- terrycollins1
- February 22, 2010
Urgent need to prepare developing countries for surge in e-wastes: UN
22-Feb-2010 United Nations University, Tokyo / United Nations Environment Programme, Nairobi Rocketing sales of cell phones, gadgets, appliances forecast in China, India, elsewhere Sales of electronic
- terrycollins1
- September 15, 2009
Set world standards for electronics recycling, reuse to curb e-waste exports to developing countries
United Nations University 15 September 2009 Sold in 2006: 230 million computers, 1 billion cell phones, 45.5 million TVs; many destined for uncontrolled disposal without
- terrycollins1
- November 15, 2007
Great potential to improve collection, recycling of Europe’s electronic waste, says UN report
United Nations University 15-Nov-2007 Low collection rates and consumer awareness, rising need to harmonize regulations, UNU advises European Commission Only about 25% of Europe’s medium
- terrycollins1
- March 7, 2007
UN, industry, others partner to create world standards for e-scrap recycling, harvesting components
6-Mar-2007 United Nations University Growing need for elements in high-tech scrap –- often incinerated in poor countries Standardizing recycling processes globally to harvest valuable components
- terrycollins1
- March 4, 2004
UN study shows environmental consequences from ongoing boom in personal computer sales
07 Mar 04 United Nations University Government incentives are quickly needed worldwide to extend the life of personal computers and slow the growth of high-tech