6 Search Results for "electronic"

• Great videos Great videos

  • From: aband
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    These are great.  Thanks.

  • 6 months ago
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  • Forum: E-Waste Rec...

• E-Waste Recycling in NYC E-Waste Recycling in NYC

  • From: ECountdown
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    The harmful chemicals in computers and other electronics contribute up to 70% of the toxins found in landfills. On January 10, 2009 citizens from all over NYC made a voyage to Tekserve to discard and properly recycle unwanted computers, televisions, VCRs, telephones, and other home electronics at an annual e-waste recycling event. Combined 598 NYC residents recycled 15 tons of e-waste in one day. A model E-Waste Recycling Event sponsored by the Lower Eastside Ecology Center and Tekserve (computer electronics store), serving as a demonstration of what can be accomplished, for the benefit of the community, when a non-profit environmental organization and a socially responsible business work together.
  • 1 year ago
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• Electronic Trash Village - Chi Electronic Trash Village - China

  • From: ECountdown
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    September 2007 Every year, 35 million tonnes of electronic waste is exported to China to be scrapped. There the rubbish is broken down by hand, poisoning workers and polluting the environment. "Smoke from the computers is too strong to breathe", complains one disposal worker. "I feel dizzy and can't see any more". Many employees at the electronic disposal plant suffer from respiratory illness or skin diseases. They work for ten hours a day, with no protection from the hazardous chemicals. From Source: journeymanpictures
  • 2 years ago
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• E- Waste in Ghana, Africa E- Waste in Ghana, Africa

  • From: ECountdown
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    Electronic Waste in Ghana. Ghana is the latest place where we have discovered high tech toxic trash causing horrendous pollution. Our analysis of samples taken from two electronic waste (e-waste) scrap yards in Ghana has revealed severe contamination with hazardous chemicals. From Source: GreenpeaceVideo (YouTube)
  • 2 years ago
  • Views: 617

• The Digital Dump Official Trai The Digital Dump Official Trailer

  • From: JohnV
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    The Digital Dump is the story of the illegal and immoral international electronics waste trade seen through the lens of one African country. Shot in Lagos Nigeria for the Basel Action Network, the 23 minute documentary looks at the environmental and social impact the disposal of used and outdated electronics are having once shipped from the rich to the poorer countries of the world for alleged re-use. For more information or to purchase the DVD visit www.BAN.org
  • 2 years ago
  • Views: 485

• Computer Recycling in Californ Computer Recycling in California

  • From: JohnV
  • Description:
    Green Citizen is trying to help the owners of old computers and other electronics to be as green as possible with worn out electronics by providing proper recycling facilities specifically for old computers, batteries, phones and anything else Silicon Valley has produced in the last 30 years. Don?t dump that old Cathode Ray Tube TV on the curb, bring it to Green Citizen for free! Drop off points are located in downtown San Francisco and Los Altos. Stay tuned for a conversation with Green Citizen?s CEO James Kao. Video by Jay Dedman & Ryanne Hodson.
  • 2 years ago
  • Views: 434