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= What is E-waste? = "E-waste" stands for electronic waste. It consists of the products that are discarded by consumers. The products range and can include: []
 * televisions and computer monitors
 * computers and computer peripherals (e.g., monitors and keyboards)
 * audio and stereo equipment
 * VCRs and DVD players
 * video cameras
 * telephones, cellular phones and other wireless devices
 * fax and copy machines
 * video game consoles

= Why is E-waste a concern? =

Due to increased obsolescence of todays electronics, more and more have piled up in our landfills. This is a concern because electronics contain various hazardous materials that can harm the environment and human health when not handled properly. There are no federal regulations for disposal or even recycling of electronics. Many recycling or drop off sites are shipping what cannot be recycled here to scrap yards overseas, expanding the environmental and social issues across the globe (USA Today, 2008).

= pcewaste WIKI =

This WIKI takes a closer look at the environmental impacts of electronic waste (E-waste) as well as what popular companies are doing concerning E-waste and other environmental concerns (for example, recycling programs).

Specifically, this WIKI takes a closer look into the companies of: Apple Dell HP Toshiba

as well as starts off with a look into the Environmental Impacts of Electronic Waste.

= This WIKI was created and edited by: = Shaun Banta Matt Cain Samantha Green Ryan McHale Toni Nelson

= Resources = []

Macdonald, G.J. (2008). Don't recycle 'e-waste' with haste, activists warn. //USA Today//. Retrieved from: []