E-waste
06/19/2018
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By Carol Anderson
Novel recycling process turns discarded hard disk drive magnets into new material
With the rise of technology also comes the rise of electronic waste across the globe. It may seem as if these unused materials are easier to discard than typical garbage, but the truth is, it’s really difficult to do so due to the high levels of toxic chemicals. To address this problem, the U.S. Department of […]
02/20/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
RECYCLING old computers is now a crime, thanks to federal prosecutors
Eric Lundgren is known for his innovations in recycling electronics, but now his efforts to keep this growing source of dangerous pollution under control have earned him a 15-month prison sentence and a $50,000 fine. If Lundgren’s name sounds familiar, it could be because of the headlines he made last year when the $13,000 DIY […]
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