Electronic Waste: Forgotten, But Not Gone...
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Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a staggering problem as a global consumer culture and planned obsolescence in new technologies sees millions of tonnes of old electronics tossed every year. In 2009, the Australian Government implemented a national waste policy, setting targets for e-waste recycling and the diversion of these materials out of landfill sites.
But in 2017, it seems we still aren’t getting the message about e-waste. Research from the University of New South Wales says the policy is poorly implemented, lags behind international best practice, and is based on outdated targets.
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Electronic Waste - Stringer Press
Electronic Waste
Forgotten, But Not Gone…
By Stringer Press
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ISBN: 9781370908226
Table of Contents
Introduction
The cultural problem with e-waste in Australia
The legal framework
The Swiss example
The ten categories of electronic waste
Shipping e-waste offshore
Could a landfill be