Toxic E-Waste: The Facts

Lying in a landfill, a desktop computer can take a toll on public health. Click on the dots for a tour of its toxic components. 

Click on the image above for a tour of the toxic components found in all computers.Opens a new browser window

 

 Discarded Computers in Landfill

Click on the image above for a photo-tour of the problems 
inherent in disposing of IT equipment. Opens a new browser window

With thanks to National Geographic

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