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Apr. 29, 2008 - Electronic Waste is EVERYONE'S Responsibility (still!)

With people constantly upgrading their computers, TVs and cellphones, as well as ditching old tech (VHS players and CD players) for new tech (DVD players and iPods) electronic waste, or e-waste, has quickly become the fastest growing component of solid waste. Compounding the problem, e-waste is often extremely toxic. And e-waste is pouring into the harbours of Kenya, India, China and other developing countries. The Toronto Star has has an article talking about the growing e-waste problem, and mentions the work of StEP - Solving the E-Waste Problem, an initiative of various UN organizations with the overall aim to solve the e-waste problem; it's primarily focused on industry representatives. For more on what YOU can do, see this resource, which links to various initiatives.

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This blog (web log) is by Jayne Cravens, and is primarily focused on resources and news regarding mission-based organizations: nonprofits, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), civil society, and public sector agencies, as well as development issues and humanitarian efforts. It promotes resources and opinions relating to volunteer management/community involvement, tech use by nonprofits, and outreach strategies for nonprofits. There are also some personal postings (such is the nature of blogs), regarding travel, causes I personally support (like women's empowerment, urban biking, etc.). To comment on this blog, you must register on forumer.com.

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