Dispensing with the Indispensable
Getting rid of our electronic gadgets is an environmental challenge. To policymakers across the nation they represent a balancing act between environmental stewardship and technological advancement.
Despite the national nature of the problem, it is state legislators who are pressing for effective ways to handle e-scrap. During the 2005-2006 legislative sessions, bills aimed at managing e-waste were introduced or considered in 25 states.

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