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E-waste - Computer Issues, Video Gaming - Posted: 19th Jul, 2006 - 2:52am
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Who do you think will eventually pay for it?E-waste
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After you are done with your old computer where does it go? New Zealand is telling computer makers that it takes a lot to get 'their' waste recycled.
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| PC MAKERS PUT ON THE SPOT OVER LEVY A levy of about $20-$25 on the sale of computer system units, monitors and TV sets should be imposed by July 2008 to pay for the recycling of e-waste, says a report sponsored by the Environment Ministry. Ref. See here |
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Post Date: 19th Jul, 2006 - 2:52am / Post ID: #
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Probably what will happen is that the computer/technology companies will promote the e-waste program, but at the same time factor the costs for the e-waste into the prices of the computers, etc.
If the companies and/or customers become dissatisfied with that situation, then the government will probably place an e-waste tax on the computers, etc. and assume responsibility of the e-waste and its processing. Then people wouldn't have to worry about certain technology companies ripping them off via the possible increased prices as a result of the cost of the processing of the e-waste.
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