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PAPER, PLASTIC, OR TV?

Source :
Environment. Sep2002, Vol. 44 Issue 7, p7. 2p.
Publication Year :
2002

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00139157
Volume :
44
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environment
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7250434