Responsible recycling is not just a trendy buzz-word at the moment – it is an important, social, environmental and ecological topic.
As the link below (to an article originally published in Computer Weekly) demonstrates, the scale of the abuse is getting way out of control and must be reigned in by international governments and agencies working hand-in-hand:
Illegal dumping of IT waste must be stopped – ComputerWeekly.com
“Experts say companies should use reputable recycling firms, buy products that adhere to EPEAT standards with low levels of toxic materials, and audit the recycling process. EPEAT is an international product standard that covers all areas of a product’s life, from reduction of toxic materials used in its manufacture to a requirement that there will be responsible recycling.”