Gadget recycling foxes consumers

Iria · Dec 21, 2005, 05:02 PM

Gadgets may be top of Christmas present lists but a survey shows that few people know how to properly dispose of old electronic devices.

It found that almost half of those asked throw old gadgets out with rubbish instead of recycling them.

And 84% of those taking part had never heard of new laws that will make it illegal to dump gadgets.

The report comes as the introduction of a European directive on electronics recycling is delayed again.
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Dec 21, 2005, 05:02 PM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 89	Gadget recycling foxes consumers Gadgets may be top of Christmas present lists but a survey shows that few people know how to properly dispose of old electronic devices. It found that almost half of those asked throw old gadgets out with rubbish instead of recycling them. And 84% of those taking part had never heard of new laws that will make it illegal to dump gadgets. The report comes as the introduction of a European directive on electronics recycling is delayed again. _____________ Read More / Source: BBC News