E-Waste
Children stand in front of smoldering electronic waste dump just outside of the Alaba market in Lagos, Nigeria. Burned electronic waste produced polycyclic aromatic hyrocabons, dioxins and heavy metal emissions-carcinogenic and highly toxic chemicals. these children live next to the dump. ©[2006] Basel Action Network (BAN)
Electronic Waste is one of the planets growing emergencies. Currently many electronic wastes are "recycled" though impoverished developing 3rd world communities where the poor and children are exposed to deathly toxins created by plastics and the rare earth materials that are a source of profit by exploitative interests. check out some of our videos and other resources to better understand where electronics from your community are recycled, who benefits, and who is harmed.
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Basel Action Network (BAN) Home
BAN is the world's only organization focused on congronting the global environmental injustice and economic inefficiency of toxic trade and its devastating impacts. This website provides enormous resources on the subject of the global toxic chemical crisis and has a strong focus on e-waste impacts. Includes links to the Basel Convention (global treaty on toxics), links to additional resources, and a library that is outstanding. |
What Can You Do?
Natural Resources Defense Council Artilcle: What To Do About E-Waste
E-Stewards.ORG The Globally Responsible Way to Recycle Electronics
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E-Stewards.ORG The Globally Responsible Way to Recycle Electronics
E-Stewards.org Certification:
Find e-Stewards Recyclers
Get Certified