Resources
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
The EPA site has several pertinent resources to assist in assessment of equipment.
- EPA Responsible Recycling Practice
- http://www.epa.gov/rcraonline/
- http://www.epa.gov/superfund/policy/cercla.htm
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Electronic Waste Report - Considerations for promoting environmentally sound reuse and recycling
National database of electronics recyclers, reuse organizations, and municipal programs
The National Recycling Coalition (NRC), through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides this searchable database of recyclers, reuse organizations, and municipal programs that accept old electronic equipment. See also Links - National Recycling Coalition
“Exporting Harm” (Video Documentary)
This 23-minute film documents the real consequences of exporting e-waste to developing countries for “recycling.” The film is produced by the Basel Action Network (BAN) and Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition and may be ordered from BAN's website.
Healthier choices for electronic equipment: from procurement to end-of-life
A ten-step guide from Hospitals for a Healthy Environment that provides step-by-step information on managing electronic products keeping health, safety and compliance as priorities.
Environmentally Preferable Procurement Guidelines for Information Technology (IT) Equipment in Health Care
Prepared by Computer TakeBack Campaign and Health Care Without Harm
Guidelines for addressing the environmental and public health threats of electronic products through purchasing preferences and manufacturers’ design.
- Part I: The issue
- Part II: Procurement matrix for original equipment manufacturers
- Part III: Post contract reporting requirements for continual improvement
- Part IV: Recommendations for the bid development process
- Part V: Sample procurement evaluation tool
These documents are also available from Health Care Without Harm.
Tips On Green Computing
A practical look at the issue of procurement; includes ratings of major computer manufacturers.
From
Grist Magazine, 6 April 2004.
Plug-In to eCycling
A consumer electronics campaign working to increase the number of electronic devices collected and safely recycled in the United States. Launched in January 2003, Plug-In To eCycling is one component of EPA's Resource Conservation Challenge (RCC), a national effort to find flexible, yet more protective ways to conserve our valuable resources.