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Article: consuming CHOICES.
- Article from:
- Habitat Australia
- Article date:
- June 1, 2000
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Computer waste and kitchen waste are the focus this month.
Recycling computers
Julie Delaunay from Ballarat, Victoria, wants to recycle her old computer.
I have recently decided to update my computer and was wondering what I should do with my old one.
John Gertsakis responds
With the proliferation of electronic products we are going to see more attention given to how these products should be managed from cradle to grave. For example, from 1 January 2000, the Netherlands government has placed a total ban on all electrical and electronic products going to landfill. Dutch consumers will pay a disposal levy when purchasing new ...