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Recycled 'E-Waste' Can Be Toxic

Old TVs, PCs can pollute developing countries

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 7, 2008 5:59 AM CDT

(Newser) – Recycling old computers, cell phones, and TVs may sound like a good idea—but be sure you know the destination before you dump such material, USA Today advises. While such “e-waste” recycling programs are springing up everywhere these days, some pose a threat. Often,...   Read full story »

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