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Motorola Releases 2007 CSR Report, Reclassification Doubles Haz Waste
Thursday, May 08, 2008-- In 2007, Motorola produced 670 tonnes of hazardous waste compared to 319 tonnes in 2005. The company says that the increase is due to the reclassification of electronics waste from nonhazardous to hazardous waste in China and Malaysia. -- (full text)
[Environmental Leader - Fort Collins, CO]

Nickel-plating company closes in Elwood, IN
Monday, May 05, 2008-- State Plating, which employed nearly 400 people in the heyday of its nickel-plating operations, has closed, putting its remaining 60 to 70 workers out of work. -- (full text)
[chicagotribune.com]

IPC WEBCAST SERIES: UPDATE ON COMPLIANCE WITH ENV. LEG. AFFECTING THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY MAY 15, 2008 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Thursday, May 01, 2008-- This webcast will include: Conclusions and recommendations from Lot studies; Predictions for implementing measures; Which products are likely to be included; How manufacturers of electrical equipment are likely to be affected -- (full text)
[IPC]

Plug-In to Earth Week by eCycling
Thursday, April 24, 2008-- Join your friends and neighbors during Earth Week by recycling your unwanted electronics at collection events across the U.S. EPA encourages consumers to use EPAs Plug-In To eCycling partner programs to recycle cell phones, TVs, computers, and other electronics. Recycling an old computer or cell phone can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save energy, and conserve natural resources. -- (full text)
[U.S. EPA]