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01/26/09
Are your old computers poisoning people in third world
countries? http://www.networkworld.com/nltechexec179159
By Linda Musthaler
Many business organizations use electronic recycling service
providers to dispose of old computer equipment. The recyclers
are supposed to meet stringent laws and guidelines for recycling
hazardous materials like lead and mercury found in the equipment
- but this doesn't always happen. You can be assured your
e-waste is handled and recycled properly by using a certified
e-Steward service provider.Read full story
http://www.networkworld.com/nltechexec179159
Linda Musthaler mailto:lmusthaler@essential-iws.com is a
principal analyst with Essential Solutions Corporation
http://www.essential-iws.com/index.htm .
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