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https://in.news.yahoo.com/why-should-you-care-about-where-your-laptop-goes-to-die-055540902.html

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/technology/techknow/personal-electronic-devices-such-as-smartphones-and-tablets-behind-an-anticipated-33pc-leap-in-ewaste/story-fni0c6zd-1226784071105

Personal electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets behind an anticipated 33pc leap in... LOVE your tablet and smart phone? The planet may not. The explosion in personal gadgets will result in a 33 per cent leap in electronic waste by 2017, a new report says.

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/less-than-5--of-total-ewaste-in-india-recycled-assocham/958183/

Less than 5% of total e-waste in India recycled: Assocham - Indian Express Less than five per cent of India's total electronic waste (e-waste) gets recycled due to absence of proper infrastructure, legislation and framework, industry body Assocham said today.

http://asiancorrespondent.com/114382/e-wasted-we-are-all-full-of-toxic-gunk/

E-wasted: We are all full of toxic gunk | Asian Correspondent When profit and industry are pitted against human health, we have a consistent winner – and it isn’t your, mine or anyone else’s wellbeing. For example, it has been estimated that emissions from out-dated diesel freight ships contributes to 60,000 deaths per year.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/my-tivo-died-how-do-i-deal-with-the-e-waste/2013/07/22/0d0b87c2-ed5d-11e2-9008-61e94a7ea20d_story.html

My TiVo died. How do I deal with the e-waste? Many electronic devices end up in landfills, where the metals may leach into the ground. There’s a better way.

http://www.odt.co.nz/lifestyle/magazine/264472/rebooting-waste

Rebooting waste | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand &... Calls are growing for those who profit from the sale of technology to clean up after themselves, reports Tom McKinlay.

http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(13)61465-8/fulltext

Electronic waste—time to take stock : The Lancet Electronic waste—time to take stock. By - The Lancet

http://www.intomobile.com/2013/02/09/ewaste-infographic/

The E-Waste infographic All of us gadget freaks need to know some things about e-waste, cause this is the only planet we have. The term itself is applied to all waste caused by discarding electronic devices, especially consumer electronics. Some of the facts worth knowing:

http://www.eco-business.com/features/solving-asias-e-waste-problem/

Solving Asia’s e-waste problem | Eco-Business.com Asia Pacific is producing more than half of global electronic waste or e-waste, yet worldwide, only 10 per cent of it is recycled. The region needs tighter regulation in this area yet its implementation is tricky to execute, said exper

Research shows that the number of electronic devices at end-of-life will double from 2010 to 2025, and estimates that over 60 million tons of e-waste will be at the decision point for reuse, recycle, of landfill in 2013.

http://www.dw.de/designed-to-fail-electronics-a-global-problem/a-16369155

'Designed to fail' electronics a global problem | Sci-Tech | DW.DE | 09.11.2012 Many companies deliberately shorten product lifespans to ensure consumers continue spending. 'Built-in' or 'planned obsolescence' may be a savvy business strategy, but it hurts consumers and people in poorer countries.

http://www.canmoreleader.com/2012/11/07/battling-e-waste-starts-at-home

Battling e-waste starts at home | Column | Opinion | Canmore Leader Battling e-waste starts at home0ByTony MorleyWednesday, November 7, 2012 12:50:00 MST PMTweetChange text size for the storyPrintReport an errorIts early morning at the Canmore recycling centre and the crew is cleaning snow and ice from the parking lot. A vast pile of old, decrepit and tired looki...