Tag Archives for lead
Tech Shifts Creating Glut of Toxic Glass Waste
Flat-screen technology has been a game changer for electronics makers, yet the sudden shift away from traditional displays is resulting in heaps of discarded televisions and computer monitors with nowhere to go. Recycling companies are becoming overwhelmed by the mounting … Continue reading
Domestic Lead Recycling Sector Set For Difficulties
The United States lead recycling industry will spend hundreds of millions of dollars to comply with tightening environmental rules but the pressure of rising costs eventually may force some output cuts or closures, according to industry experts. Some firms in … Continue reading
Spent American Batteries Cause Woe in Mexico
This NYT feature is one of the most disturbing waste-related stories that I have ever read: The spent batteries Americans turn in for recycling are increasingly being sent to Mexico, where their lead is often extracted by crude methods that … Continue reading