http://good.is/ GOOD Magazine: E-Waste Animation by Ian Lynam Music by E*Rock Needing to chuck your old electronics? The Basel Action Network, who contributed documentary footage to this video, compiled a list of Responsible Recyclers that will not export your old computer. Check out their list here: www.ban.org/pledge1.html

Asia Society's multimedia look at electronic waste shipped overseas and the toxic effect it has on places such as Guiyu, China--known as "trash town." With an interview with Michael Zhao of the Center on US-China Relations at Asia Society.

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/campaigns/toxics/electronics/where-does-e-waste-end-up E-waste is routinely exported by developed countries to developing ones, often in violation of the international law. This practice is legal because the US has not ratified the Basel Convention.

CAP Foundations eWaste video

What do you do with your old electronics?

http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/poisoning-the-poor-electroni 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. Digg it: http://digg.com...

In 2004, Alex read an alarming Wall Street Journal article about the growing E-Waste crisis. When he was nine, Alex had co-created a community service team called Westerly Innovations Network (WIN) and it seemed fitting to motivate his team to tackle E-Waste. Thus, Project WIN '05 was born. Alex's leadership and dedication contributed to a slew o...

綠色和平中國分部所提供的電子廢棄物相關問題的影片。 Video about E-waste disposal in Guiyu. (provided by Greenpeace China. )

An animated film illustrates the environmental and human damage caused by electronic waste while offering solutions to this global problem. For more information about this film and to take action, visit: www.mediathatmattersfest.org/8?id=11

Students at Santa Clara University explore the environmental and ethical implications of electronic waste. By Bonnie Burgart and Michele Karg for Michael Whalen's COMM 132 documentary course.

if you nor awaerness about e-waste, it'll happen like this.

Greenpeace's Cebit Video. http://weblog.greenpeace.org/makingwaves/archives/electronics/

Recycling old electronics keeps toxic components from contaminating the environment. Recycled improperly, however, they could end up polluting not only your area but also other countries. Visit www.pcworld.com/videos for more news, reviews and how-to's.

This investigative film produced by CI's corporate watchdog partner DanWatch reveals how a staggering 500,000 used PCs arrive in Lagos every month - 75% of which go straight to landfill. This is just the tip of the 6.6 million tons of European e-waste dumped on the developing world every year, despite international bans.

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Learn More: http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/illegal-e-waste-exposed140708 A container of electronic waste (e-waste) from Port of Oakland in the US was intercepted in Hong Kong by Greenpeace activists. After months of research, we determined that the container was destined for Sanshui district in mainland China meaning that - under Chi...

Electronic waste at scrap yards in urban centers across India is slowly polluting the environment. To check the harmful chemicals released at the scrap yards, the Maharashtra government is working on a law to manage electronic waste.

Segment from monthly half-hour cable tv program-"Tech Closeup"- that focus on the recycling of E-waste.

http://movie.diginfo.tv DigInfo News Electrical and electronic equipment waste contains significant amounts of metal. DOWA ECO-SYSTEM has found an innovative way to use this waste by producing jewelry from the metal. Interview with Yuko Hayashi, Environmental Solution Dept., DOWA ECO-SYSTEM: "In process of mining ore such as this, trees are cut do...

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E-waste is one of the fasted growing wastes across the globe. The problem is particularly worse in countries like India, China and Nigeria. As weak legislation and urban poverty make dumping of discarded computers and other electronic wastes in these countries an easy and profitable way out for developed nations.

Guiyu, Guangdong Province, China: Here, 82% of children suffer from lead poisoning. Due to loopholes in Hong Kong's legislation, hundreds of tons of e-waste enters the Chinese mainland via Hong Kong each year.

Electronic waste, or E-Waste, includes TVs, computers, monitors, and other electronic equipment. It is the fastest growing part of the solid waste stream, and can pollute ground water if it leaks out of even the most well-run landfill. ELPC is proposing legislation in Illinois to create an E-Waste recycling program.

ANCHOR: Activists of environmental pressure group, Greenpeace stage a demonstration against e-waste in New Delhi. India not only has to manage its own waste but also dumping by developed countries. Here's more on the story. STORY: Activists of the environmental watchdog, Greenpeace put life-size cut outs imitating mobiles and televisions. They als...

ACCRA, GHANA - AUG 2008 - Month after month, new models of cell phones, laptops, DVD players and flat-screen televisions flood the markets faster than consumers can buy them, every new model holding greater promises than its predecessor. But what happens to all the fancy gadgets when they become outdated, too slow, or simply damaged beyond repair? ...

Most companies want to dispose of their e-waste responsibly so they seek out an electronics recycler, or an asset recovery company. Unfortunately, all too often these e-waste recyclers are not recyclers at all. This eye-opening Basel Action Network (BAN) documentary featuring BAN founder Jim Puckett exposes the ugly underbelly of the computer recy...

Entrevista a Mateo Ballivián, Gerente Comercial de Recycla Chile S.A. primera empresa en Chile dedicada al Reciclaje de Basura Electrónica (E-Waste)

This EnviroTip teaches you how to recycle and reuse your electronic devices.

Electronic waste in China and India.

(Sacramento) -- One of the newest and most toxic items in the garbage stream heading into the nation's landfills is e-waste. The hazardous materials in computer parts, cell phones and other electronic devices have the potential to become a toxic nightmare. California Assembly Democrats are taking action now to reduce the impact of e-waste. As we le...