Premier Farnell Targets Un Regulated E-waste Recycling In Developing Countries

摘要

UK-based distributor Premier Farnell plc and its global sister companies, including Newark, have launched an e-waste (electronics-waste) campaign to raise the awareness and tackle the dangers resulting from unregulated recycling of electronics in developing countries. Premier Farnell says that it is commonplace to heat e-waste over open fires and strip cables and PCBs (printed-circuit boards) in acid baths to extract valuable metals, such as gold, silver, copper, and aluminum. Such actions can release toxins directly into the atmosphere, significantly impacting both the health of the recyclers and the local environment, the company says.