E-waste laws affect two-thirds of Americans

摘要

An estimated 82% of the world's total e-waste goes unrecycled, with more than 3 million tons entering the waste stream in 2008. To encourage e-waste recycling, U.S. e-waste laws do one of two things: require manufacturers to provide recycling options or ban specific items from landfill disposal. Several states require electronics-recovery programs. Download the Global Industry Analysts Inc.