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What Happens to Australia's E-Waste

Posted by timothy on from the as-long-as-you-keep-it-down-under dept.

lukehopewell1 writes "Aussies recycle several million tonnes of computers, TVs, mobile phones and other e-waste every year, with the number set to skyrocket over the next decade. ZDNet Australia takes an extended look into what happens to your devices when you're done with them. Take a peek inside the e-waste recycling process and find out what happens to your tech when it goes off to the wreckers."

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  1. It's taking up space... by YoshiDan · · Score: 4, Funny

    ... in my spare bedroom and my shed. I just can't bear to throw all my old computer junk away...

    1. Re:It's taking up space... by dbIII · · Score: 5, Funny

      My witty reply was stifled when I looked behind me and saw a pile of 7 nine track tape reels - and that's just at work!

  2. Re:Article Format by sjwt · · Score: 4, Funny

    I belive the website is made from 100% recycled ewaste.

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