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PAPER, PLASTIC, OR TV?
- Source :
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Environment . Sep2002, Vol. 44 Issue 7, p7. 2p. - Publication Year :
- 2002
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Abstract
- Focuses on proposed legislation in California that aims to manage hazardous electronic waste. Details of the bill that would impose a fee on sales of new computers and televisions to help finance their future collection and recycling; Indication that the law will initiate warning labels and establish a public education campaign; Information about the amount of lead in television and computers; Mention of electronics recycling laws in countries such as Japan; Efforts of manufacturers to reduce the toxic material and pollution.
- Subjects :
- *RECYCLING laws
*HAZARDOUS wastes
*ELECTRONIC equipment
*LEAD & the environment
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00139157
- Volume :
- 44
- Issue :
- 7
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Environment
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 7250434