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Hey Feds: No Exporting Toxic E-Waste!

Jul 28, 2011Ali Geering-KlineEnvironmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

When Obama’s Electronics Task Force finally issued its Electronics Stewardship report, they failed to include an essential part: a ban on exports of toxic e-waste. Urge President Obama to amend the policy developed by his task force and to clearly state that no...

Hey Feds: Manage Your Toxic E-Waste Responsibly!

Mar 11, 2011Charlie PizarroEnvironmental Justice, Laws & Regulations

The federal government is one of the largest purchasers of electronics in the United States. That means that every day our government generates untold tons of highly toxic, electronic waste. So here’s the $64,000 public health question: are our government agencies...