International Organisation Demands The US Government Stops Exporting E-waste
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The international organisation BAN (The Basel Action Network) is working to prevent the disposal of harmful chemicals at a meeting in Chicago this week. The organisation is opposed to the US Government’s practice of auctioning old ink cartridges, printers, computers and phones to brokers, who may then send them to developing countries. Here they may be dismantled and burned, with the risk of releasing harmful chemicals into the earth’s atmosphere. A professional American recycler said: “President Obama stated that he wanted to ensure the federal government leads as a responsible consumer.” He continued: “And people might be shocked to know that currently any federal employee’s computer can end up being auctioned off, then exported and dumped in countries like China, Vietnam, Ghana or Nigeria. You can do your bit for the environment by sending your empty ink cartridges to Cash for Cartridges - where you can raise money for your charity, school, or simply want to make a few quid for yourself by sending in your waste ink cartridges. |
