1. A presentation by Brian Grosskleg and Eric Mamczasz

2.  The increasing demand for consumer electronics has caused a rise in electronic waste  Concern over exporting of E-waste  Environmental damage due to unregulated recycling  Established recycling programs

3.  New consumer electronics are becoming obsolete faster than ever  It is estimated that only 15-20% of this waste is recycled  70% of heavy metal in U.S. landfills are from E-waste

4.  Large amounts of electronic waste is exported to countries such as China, India and Africa  Canada signed the Basel Convention which bans the export of e-waste to developing nations  Companies in the U.S. export used electronics rather than deal with proper disposal on U.S. soil

5.  Signed by Canada in 1992  Does not allow for export of waste electronics to developing countries  The countries in red have not ratified the Basel Convention

6.  Toxic heavy metals accumulating in landfills  Water contamination from water run-off  Developing countries suffer as they import large amounts of E-waste http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pr1zQrXM_7s&feature=g- vrec&context=G21657eeRVAAAAAAAAAA

8.  Countries with low health and safety regulations can profit from unsafe recycling processes  Cause large environmental damage by using low-cost recycling processes  Have short-term benefits but leave lasting environmental impact

9.  SWEEP: Saskatchewan Waste Electronic Equipment Program  STAR: Samsung Take-back And Recycle program http://www.sweepit.ca/consumer-information/recycling-process

10. Questions?

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