Electronic Waste: Forgotten, But Not Gone...
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Social Science
| Author: | Stringer Press | ISBN: | 9781370908226 |
| Publisher: | Stringer Press | Publication: | July 12, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Stringer Press |
| ISBN: | 9781370908226 |
| Publisher: | Stringer Press |
| Publication: | July 12, 2017 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a staggering problem as a global consumer culture and planned obsolescence in new technologies sees millions of tonnes of old electronics tossed every year. In 2009, the Australian Government implemented a national waste policy, setting targets for e-waste recycling and the diversion of these materials out of landfill sites.
But in 2017, it seems we still aren’t getting the message about e-waste. Research from the University of New South Wales says the policy is poorly implemented, lags behind international best practice, and is based on outdated targets.
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a staggering problem as a global consumer culture and planned obsolescence in new technologies sees millions of tonnes of old electronics tossed every year. In 2009, the Australian Government implemented a national waste policy, setting targets for e-waste recycling and the diversion of these materials out of landfill sites.
But in 2017, it seems we still aren’t getting the message about e-waste. Research from the University of New South Wales says the policy is poorly implemented, lags behind international best practice, and is based on outdated targets.
