Comments on: 60 Minutes Reveals The Ugly Side of Recycling http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/ Turning the Planet Green, One Conversation at a Time Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Tree-Hugger Tuesdays!: Reduce, Reuse… and only then, Recycle. « Women Are From Mars http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-40908 Tree-Hugger Tuesdays!: Reduce, Reuse… and only then, Recycle. « Women Are From Mars Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:02:51 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-40908 [...] Recycle: But only as the last-ditch option over throwing something away. YES, it is better than the landfill, because at least some of the raw materials can be used again. But – some recycling does a better job of this than others. Furthermore, some recycling saves energy over creating new products (aluminum wins this one), whereas others do very little. However all recycling uses energy, water, and other resources – in addition to the need for shipping. And it’s not just the soda can you toss in the correct bin: All that new technology you just have to have? The old stuff may get “recycled” – by poor in other countries with lower environmental standards. [...] [...] Recycle: But only as the last-ditch option over throwing something away. YES, it is better than the landfill, because at least some of the raw materials can be used again. But – some recycling does a better job of this than others. Furthermore, some recycling saves energy over creating new products (aluminum wins this one), whereas others do very little. However all recycling uses energy, water, and other resources – in addition to the need for shipping. And it’s not just the soda can you toss in the correct bin: All that new technology you just have to have? The old stuff may get “recycled” – by poor in other countries with lower environmental standards. [...]

]]> By: Jesica http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-12723 Jesica Mon, 03 Jan 2011 18:06:44 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-12723 Honestly, That is not going to happen, but if they would the scenario would change for all us. With the benefit of recycling electronic components, they would spend less in raw material. However, they are certain components that cannot be recycled but they are replacing the old ones. Unfortunately, that is what technology is about: Improvements, and that is not manufacturing industries fault. It is ours because we consumers demand more and more: Faster computers, better screens, better everything. Or would you like to use an old VGA CRT monitor instead your LCD monitor? Or your old cassette stereo? Honestly, That is not going to happen, but if they would the scenario would change for all us. With the benefit of recycling electronic components, they would spend less in raw material. However, they are certain components that cannot be recycled but they are replacing the old ones. Unfortunately, that is what technology is about: Improvements, and that is not manufacturing industries fault. It is ours because we consumers demand more and more: Faster computers, better screens, better everything. Or would you like to use an old VGA CRT monitor instead your LCD monitor? Or your old cassette stereo?
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]]> By: Anna@Green Talk http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-12718 Anna@Green Talk Mon, 03 Jan 2011 01:53:52 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-12718 Jesica, what do you think need to happen for electronic companies to change their thinking? Anna Jesica, what do you think need to happen for electronic companies to change their thinking? Anna

]]> By: Jesica http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-12717 Jesica Sun, 02 Jan 2011 17:28:58 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-12717 Yes it is, that's why I do not work for them anymore. There are better ways to get a better life without knowing your are harming the environment. Yes it is, that’s why I do not work for them anymore. There are better ways to get a better life without knowing your are harming the environment.
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]]> By: Anna@Green Talk http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-12716 Anna@Green Talk Sun, 02 Jan 2011 00:53:11 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-12716 Jesica, wow. That is extremely interesting. Anna Jesica, wow. That is extremely interesting. Anna

]]> By: Jesica http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-12714 Jesica Fri, 31 Dec 2010 20:31:31 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-12714 I work in a EMS plan or electronics manufacturing plants, and during our training they told us that there is no way to recycle electronic components. I know it is possible to recycle them; nevertheless, that is not convenient for some industries. As the video says: When comes to electronics newer is better! So what EMS suppliers and their customers do is to implement the ROHS which means: Reduction of Harmful Substances. In this way they suppose to support the environment when they scrap the electronic device. However, those images from china reveal that industries are not doing what they suppose to do: Bury the old stuff. Either whether they bury electronic old stuff or not when rains, all chemicals go deep into subterranean caves where clean water goes so they may poison our reserve of clean water. I work in a EMS plan or electronics manufacturing plants, and during our training they told us that there is no way to recycle electronic components. I know it is possible to recycle them; nevertheless, that is not convenient for some industries. As the video says: When comes to electronics newer is better! So what EMS suppliers and their customers do is to implement the ROHS which means: Reduction of Harmful Substances. In this way they suppose to support the environment when they scrap the electronic device. However, those images from china reveal that industries are not doing what they suppose to do: Bury the old stuff. Either whether they bury electronic old stuff or not when rains, all chemicals go deep into subterranean caves where clean water goes so they may poison our reserve of clean water.
Jesica´s last [type] ..Dining Chairs

]]> By: VeoliaES http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-7839 VeoliaES Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:44:23 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-7839 Very interesting and eye opening report. It is so frustrating to think that we send our products to be recycled with all the good intentions only for it to be ruined by someone trying to make a fast buck. It reminds me of a lot of some horror stories from friends who have given money to various charities only to find out the money has gone to some completely separate and unaffiliated company. I hope this report reaches people in authority who can actually do something to stop this terrible thing. Very interesting and eye opening report. It is so frustrating to think that we send our products to be recycled with all the good intentions only for it to be ruined by someone trying to make a fast buck.

It reminds me of a lot of some horror stories from friends who have given money to various charities only to find out the money has gone to some completely separate and unaffiliated company.

I hope this report reaches people in authority who can actually do something to stop this terrible thing.

]]> By: Boardwalk @ Recycling Christmas Cards http://www.green-talk.com/2008/11/11/60-minutes-reveals-the-ugly-side-of-recycling/#comment-7679 Boardwalk @ Recycling Christmas Cards Sat, 26 Dec 2009 18:02:13 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=663#comment-7679 It's amazing how shortsighted if those who mean well are. The horrors behind the recycling industry is a great example. Another example, although not as terrible, is in the organics industry. They are careful to eliminate chemicals and pesticides, and then many use plastic packaging!? That seems a little contradictory don't you think?! Protect the health of people and their food, but destroy their environment!? .-= Boardwalk @ Recycling Christmas Cards´s last blog ..<a href="http://recyclingchristmascards.blogspot.com/2009/11/recycle-greeting-cards-for-arts-and.html">Recycling Christmas Cards for Arts and Crafts</a> =-. It’s amazing how shortsighted if those who mean well are. The horrors behind the recycling industry is a great example. Another example, although not as terrible, is in the organics industry. They are careful to eliminate chemicals and pesticides, and then many use plastic packaging!? That seems a little contradictory don’t you think?! Protect the health of people and their food, but destroy their environment!?
.-= Boardwalk @ Recycling Christmas Cards´s last blog ..Recycling Christmas Cards for Arts and Crafts =-.

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