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Used Electronic Products: An Examination of U.S. Exports: The U.S. International Trade Commission's long-awaited study indicated U.S. sales of used electronic products in 2011 were valued at $19.2 billion, with exports at 7 percent of total sales. The report is based on a nationwide survey of 5200 respondents from all sectors of the electronics recycling industry... more (U.S. International Trade Commission)
ISRI Welcomes Release of ITC Study: ISRI greeted the release of the ITC study, describing it as the "first comprehensive study on the scope of the used electronic products market" and their destinations. According to the study, despite longstanding anecdotal accounts to the contrary, 88 percent of all UEPs exported as repaired/refurbished are sent "tested and working." Only a small share of U.S. exports, less than 1 percent (0.8 percent), is sent overseas for disposal....more (Recycling Today)
Controversial ITC Report: But BAN and the Electronics TakeBack Coalition disputed the result, claiming overstated domestic sales and understated exports, data presented in dollar values rather than weight units, double-counting some equipment and omitting smaller companies from the survey ...more (Waste Management World)
Hazardous Substances in E-Waste: For a succinct breakdown and description of toxic substances and their source, including an excellent summary table...more (eWaste Guide) |
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Modeling Computer Monitor Disposal: Disassembly processes vary in cost and efficiency. This article models the costs and environmental effectiveness of different computer monitor disassembly and disposal methods...more
Disassembly of Monitors and LC Displays: Planning selective disassembly for waste electrical and electronic equipment, along with case studies on liquid crystal displays...more
Fire Retardants in Landfills: Environmental impact of fire retardants released into the environment from a new Canadian electronic recycling facility. Five years later!...more
Disassmbly vs. Destruction: This study uses mathematical modeling to determine whether the parts of an obsolete product should be dismantled rather than destroyed...more. |
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