Name: California integrated Waste Management Board
Department:OPA
Areas: Green California
Idea/Initiative Name: E-Waste
Goal:To create an organized summary of what E-Waste is all about
Description: Following points in this outline are designed to help you understand E-Waste
-Hundreds of thousands of computers, monitors televisions and other electronic items are replaced in California every year
-E-Waste contaains Hazardous materials
-Recycling this equipment reduces the hazrdouc waste and allows for refurbished materials
Two outstanding overviews include:
The U.S. EPA's
http://www.epa.gov/wastewise/wrr/updates.htm
-The Institute for Local Self-Reliance
http://www.ilsr.org/pubs/pubswtow.html published Plug Into Electronics Reuse to help expand the reuse infrastructure for electronics.
The CIWMB conducted a significant purchase of computers, steps were taken to reduce waste. The study for information on how CIWMB and the vendor worked to reduce waste and properly manage electronic equipment.
http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/electronics/CaseStudies/CIWMB.htmRelated Sources/Helpful Links
http://www.erecycle.orgHttp://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/electronics/Resources/default.htm