[GreenYes] Re: NPR - what happens to old electroncis in the 3rd world

["Helen Spiegelman" <hspie@no.address>]

One of the most notable successes of our Canadian EPR policy, made
possible because of the efforts of public watchdog groups like Basel
Action Network, is the Vendor
Qualifications established by the Canadian IT producers, which
enshrine a no-export, no-prison labour standard on all companies seeking
to recycle products collected through the major OEMs' take-back
program.

The government did not have to specify this policy in legislation ~ as
was attempted by WA in 2006, but struck out by the Governor for fear of
overstepping state jurisdiction. Rather, the producers themselves felt
compelled by public opinion to set and achieve the high
standard.

This initiative of the producers is supported with a provision in BC's
recycling regulation that requires regular reporting by producers, to
ensure that they continue to meet their own high standards.

Helen.



At 06:26 AM 1/31/2008, Reindl, John wrote:

> For your information,
> on Public Radio today; the time is Central 
>
> 3:00 PM  Here On Earth: Radio Without Borders -
> 01/31K 
> What happens to cast-off computers and cell phones? After
> three, on 
> Here on Earth: Radio Without Borders, Jean Feraca and her
> guest 
> examine the environmental and health impact of discarded
> electronics 
> in the third world.Guest: Chris Carroll, author,
> "High-Tech Trash" 
> (January National Geographic).