electronics

No Discernable Benefit to Environment From Music Industry's Shift Toward Digital

Environmental groups claim the music industry's transition from physical to digital has no discernible benefit to the environment and, in the short term, is actually causing more harm than good. Industry faulted for encouraging replacement ... More

Naz submitted 367 Days Ago, www.reuters.com
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The Afterlife of Cellphones

Americans threw out just shy of three million tons of household electronics in 2006. This so-called e-waste is the fastest-growing part of the municipal waste stream and, depending on your outlook, either an enormous problem or a bonanza. ... More

Michelle submitted 349 Days Ago, www.nytimes.com
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Recession Drives the Greening of the Electronics Industry

Tough times are forcing companies to resort to recycling as a means of recouping costs. These recycling measures are also good public relations in a time when consumers are increasingly eco-conscious -- and they might even be good for the ... More

Michelle submitted 54 Days Ago, blog.wired.com
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