Monday, April 17, 2006

Out of sight out of mind

Where computers go to die -- and kill

This isn't some robotic fantasy movie line. Instead it is more depressing:
More than 50 percent of our recycled computers are shipped overseas, where their toxic components are polluting poor communities. Meanwhile, U.S. laws are a mess, and industry and Congress are resisting efforts to stem 'the effluent of the affluent.
Something us computer oriented people should keep in mind if we would like to strive to live a bit more harmoniously with the world. The BAN documentaries can be found here.

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