http://www.apc.org/en/taxonomy/term/1413 The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. en http://www.apc.org/en/news/world-s-largest-non-profit-supplier-refurbished-co <div class="abstract"><span class="locality">LONDON</span> (Computer Aid) - <p><div class="img floatleft large_thumbnail"><img src="http://www.apc.org/en/system/files/images/technician.large_thumbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" class="image image-large_thumbnail" width="200" height="133" /></div> <span class="caps">APC</span> member Computer Aid is urging the UK <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/353"><acronym title="government: A government is the organisation that is the governing authority of a political unit, the ruling power in a political society, and the apparatus through which a governing body functions and exercises authority. Style information: Clearly distinguish between &quot;state&quot; and &quot;government&quot; as these terms are often used interchangeably, but do not mean the same thing (see also the entry for &quot;state&quot; in this glossary). As a general rule, &quot;government&quot; should not be capitalised. Source: Wikipedia">government</acronym></a> to take action against the illegal dumping of e-waste (computers, hard drives, cd roms, etc.) in countries such as Ghana, Nigeria and China. It is calling on the <a class="glossary-term" href="/en/glossary/term/353"><acronym title="government: A government is the organisation that is the governing authority of a political unit, the ruling power in a political society, and the apparatus through which a governing body functions and exercises authority. Style information: Clearly distinguish between &quot;state&quot; and &quot;government&quot; as these terms are often used interchangeably, but do not mean the same thing (see also the entry for &quot;state&quot; in this glossary). As a general rule, &quot;government&quot; should not be capitalised. Source: Wikipedia">government</acronym></a> to provide adequate funding for the Environment Agency to effectively police and prevent e-waste from being exported to the developing world. The campaign also targets commercial traders that are abusing re-use and recycling initiatives and computer manufacturers that are turning a blind eye to their equipment being dumped in these countries.</p> </div> http://www.apc.org/en/news/world-s-largest-non-profit-supplier-refurbished-co#comments Environment &amp; ICTs Computer Aid e-waste Europe Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:30:17 +0100 LisaC 6858 at http://www.apc.org