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Written by Administrator
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Information technology develops at such a rapid pace that electronic equipment very soon becomes obsolete. Computer disposal is a time-bomb waiting to go off. Various components of your old computer are highly toxic to the environment and it is estimated by the group, Local Self-Reliance, that about 75%% of obsolete electronic equipment is currently being stored. The day everyone decides to dispose of this clutter will be a black day for the environment. Circuit boards, batteries, and color cathode ray tubes contain hazardous materials such as lead, mercury and chromium. If simply dumped, these toxins can be released into the environment - into the ground and water through landfills, or in the form of toxic incinerated ash. What should you do with your obsolete computer? Don't trash it.Read More
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