Tag Archive: e-waste

Apr 11 2012

Switching over to digital TV: what you need to know

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The “digital switchover” is not a widely discussed topic in the Caribbean region. Most countries have not yet announced dates for beginning the transition, but there are important international deadlines that are fast approaching. In Monday’s news roundup, one of the articles indicated that submissions were being made to the Jamaican government to approve 2015 as …

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Sep 07 2011

Where do our electronic devices go to die?

Table 1:  Select hazardous chemicals found in common electronic devices, their uses and the effect on humans and the environment (Source: Wikipedia; Greenpeace)

This post discusses electronic waste (e-waste), highlights some of the health and environmental effects, and suggests what we in the Caribbean should be doing to address this important issue. Do you know what happens to your electronic devices – laptop, mobile phone, PC, TV, DVD player, etc. – when you no longer have any use …

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