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Title: THE DIRTY AND DANGEROUS SIDE OF TECH.
Authors: SPECTOR, LINCOLN
Source: PCWorld. May2013, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p79-85. 7p. 8 Color Photographs.
Subjects: Household electronics & the environment, Computers & the environment, Hazardous substances, Hazardous wastes, Electronic equipment design, Electronic equipment -- Environmental aspects
Abstract: The author offers opinions on environmental aspects of household electronics and personal computers. It is argued that most computer users are unaware of the many hazardous materials used to construct electronic devices including mercury, polyvinyl chlorides and rare earths. Consumers are urged to attempt to repair rather than replace electronics, to resell or donate used devices and to dispose of them by recycling.
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