July 2010 Newsbrief
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Discovery.com
reviews the cases of fake recyclers who have hosted recycling events with reputable organizations
such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boy Scouts.
However, the fake recyclers ship the electronic waste overseas instead of
recycling the goods because exporting the e-waste to foreign countries with
lax environmental regulations is much cheaper than properly recycling electronics domestically.
To be environmentally sound, organizations should investigate potential recyclers
and consult a group such as e-Stewards to find a reputable recycler.
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