Electronics TakeBack

Basel Action Network: Global e-waste dumping has moved from China to Thailand, including this "dioxin factory" with no emissions controls. ban.org/news/2018/5/23…

#NationalTeflonDay? No way. States are stepping up to eliminate toxic chemicals used to make Teflon, which have contaminated drinking water for over 15 million Americans. bit.ly/2GCGHeg

Electronics manufacturers use federal copyright laws - and aggressive enforcement - to keep us from being able to fix our own stuff. #RightToRepair is a critical way we can push back. #LegalizeRepair fastcodesign.com/90136812/who-o…

Many of our leaders talk about the need for more STEM education and programs tot develop more technology skills. Here’s an easy way to start: Make it easy for kids to fix their own gadgets. #RepairTeaches those skills and build self-reliance. Pass #RightToRepair

The electronics repair industry represents 60,000 small businesses that employ 175,000 people. #RepairWorks to give people economic opportunity doing a valuable service that’s good for the planet. We must protect our #RightToRepair

We can fix our own cars. Auto companies sell parts and repair manuals. Why can't we fix our own electronics? Electronics manufacturers block repairs by refusing to sell parts, tool, diagnostics and manuals. #ItsOurStuff #RightToRepair

“It should be easier for you to fix your devices yourself, or get them repaired by a professional you choose, without being penalized.” #ItsOurStuff #RightToRepair consumerreports.org/consumer-prote…

Excellent Academic Study behind this story. fastcodesign.com/90165365/smart…

When you can fix things, you don’t have to throw them away. Let’s give everyone the #RightToRepair to cut e-waste and stand up to a throwaway system. repair.org #RepairCutsWaste

New Studies Link Cell Phone Radiation with Cancer via @sciam scientificamerican.com/article/new-st…

How Big Wireless Made Us Think That Cell Phones Are Safe: A Special Investigation via @thenation thenation.com/article/how-bi…

When manufacturers make it impossible to fix our electronics, it means things that could be repaired are thrown away. It is estimated that 40% of the heavy metals in U.S. landfills come from discarded electronics. #RepairCutsWaste #RightToRepair

The US throws away 350,000 phones EACH DAY. #RightToRepair legislation gets phones out of landfills and into hands that can fix them. #RepairCutsWaste

New R&D effort to use bacteria, instead of cyanide and acids, to extract precious metals from #ewaste. bit.ly/1S5TmEi

Judge rejects TV company's lawsuit against CT #ewaste law. resource-recycling.com/node/7309

MIT scientists develop non-toxic battery that could help reduce #ewaste. bit.ly/1U7YKc2

Apple announces new recycling program as interest in green gadgets grows gu.com/p/4hy8a/stw

New film from @storyofstuff - Oregon residents organize to stop Nestle from taking their water. bit.ly/1Rh6Lb8 #WorldWaterDay

@Apple announces #Liam, its new robot that can take apart iPhones for resource recovery. #ewaste #recycling bit.ly/1RbRRnv

Washington State #ewaste recycling program has collected over 300 million pounds in seven years. keprtv.com/news/local/was…