Monday, January 21, 2008

E-Waste: What Happens to your Old Computers or Components?

This is a simple yet powerful video about the US exporting our e-waste to developing nations. The impact continues to devastating.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl2j83LCHss




E-Waste
Animation by Ian Lynam
Music by E*Rock
Needing to chuck your old electronics? The Basel Action Network, who contributed documentary footage to this video, compiled a list of Responsible Recyclers that will not export your old computer. Check out their list here: www.ban.org/pledge1.html

EcoGreenOffice sources all of our 'renewed' printer cartridges in the USA and is the exclusive online seller of these products. Many sellers of remanufactured cartridges source from developing countries where there are no regulations and products are inferior. At the same time, many of the 'collectors' of empty cartridges actually send their empties to same place. See the truth about the Remanufactured Cartridge Effort and why EcoGreenOffice can be trusted as a 'green' cartridge supplier.

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