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Dell Bans Export of Electronic Waste to Developing Countries
dellrecyclingDell
claims to be the first major computer manufacturer to ban the export of
electronic waste including non-working electronics to developing
countries as part of its global policy on responsible electronics
disposal.Dell says its electronics disposition policy now exceeds
requirements of the Basel Convention, which bans the export of certain
electronic waste based on its material or chemical composition. By
expanding its definition of electronic waste to include all non-working
parts or devices, irrespective of material composition, and by
requiring that equipment be tested and certified as “working” prior to
export, Dell says it aims to help prevent the unauthorized dumping of
electronic waste in developing countries.This means that Dell will not
export — directly or indirectly through vendors in its recycling chain
— any non-working electronic product from developed nations to
developing nations for recycling, reuse, repair, or disposal. The only
exception is for warranty repairs by the original equipment
manufacturers.A 2008 report by the Government Accountability
Office found that a substantial amount of electronic waste ends up in
countries such as China and India, where they are often handled and
disposed of unsafely, according to the Electronics TakeBack Coalition.
In addition, Basel Action Network (BAN), a global watchdog group,
reports that many of the exports are labeled for reuse, but in Lagos,
Nigeria, for example, as much as 75 percent of the monthly imports are
not economically repairable or marketable according to a 2005 BAN
report.Barbara Kyle, national coordinator for the Electronics TakeBack
Coalition, which promotes responsible recycling and green design in the
electronics industry, says Dell’s export policy sets a standard for
others in the industry and should serve as a model for overdue federal
policy on e-waste.Dell’s disposition chain is tracked and
documented throughout the entire chain of custody until final
disposition. Dell said it will audit its recycling, refurbishment and
processing vendors at least annually to ensure they conform to Dell’s
electronics disposition policy and environmental partner performance
standards. Click here for Dell’s complete electronics disposition
policy.In addition, Dell and Goodwill Industries recently
extended their five-year recycling partnership to six additional states
— Arkansas, Iowa, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon and Vermont. A total of
18 states are now covered by the program, with more than 1,000 Goodwill
stores participating.Another leading computer maker recently announced
that it is offering free computer recycling for schools for a limited
time only. Apple says it will recycle old Mac computers, PCs, and
qualifying peripherals from any manufacturer for free.There’s no
purchase required, and all accredited K-12 and higher education
institutions with at least 25 pieces of recyclables are eligible to
participate. Schools will need to register by July 31, 2009. All
products must be packaged according to the instructions and collected
by August 31, 2009.Apple will accept all brands of the following
equipment: computers, monitors, laptops, printers, fax machines,
scanners, desktop-size copy machines, CD drives, hard drives, TVs,
VCRs, projectors, overhead projectors, networking equipment, cables,
keyboards, and mice.The e-waste crisis will worsen over the
next several years until 2015, when volume will peak at 73 million
metric tons, according to a report from Pike Research. However, the
study also indicates that global volumes will start to drop in 2016 and
beyond when a number of key e-waste initiatives start to make progress. -
AuthorMay 15, 2009 at 3:05 PM
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