Recycling Computers and Electronic Equipement : Legislative and Regulatory Approaches for "E-Waste".

Examines issues related to the disposal of obsolete computers and other electronic equipment, referred to as "e-waste." Describes the nature of the e-waste problem and the current regulatory structure for e-waste. Provides an overview of voluntary initiatives for recycling e-waste, select...

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Corporate Authors: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2002.
Series:U.S. Congressional Research.
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Summary:Examines issues related to the disposal of obsolete computers and other electronic equipment, referred to as "e-waste." Describes the nature of the e-waste problem and the current regulatory structure for e-waste. Provides an overview of voluntary initiatives for recycling e-waste, select State regulations, international regulatory developments, the National Electronics Product Stewardship Initiative, and possible legislative approaches.
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