Trash Or Treasure? Discarded US Computers Often Get A Second Life
Thursday, September 3, 2009 - 10:28
in Mathematics & Economics
More computers discarded by consumers in the United States are getting a second life in developing countries than previously believed, according to a new study -- the most comprehensive ever done on the topic. The findings may ease growing concerns about environmental pollution with toxic metals that can result from dismantling and recycling computer components in developing countries.