Toxic Trash
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
The fast pace of technological changes means that devices like computers and iPods eventually make their way into landfills. Ted Smith, the founder and senior strategist of the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, explains what happens to electronics and other household items after we throw them out, and why they may be a serious threat to the environment.
» More on the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
» Photos of exports of toxic waste to Asia
» More on toxic waste in prisons (PDF)
Music: “A Civil Action” soundtrack, composed by Danny Elfman. Tracks “Harvard Circle” and “And This…”
» More on the Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition
» Photos of exports of toxic waste to Asia
» More on toxic waste in prisons (PDF)
Music: “A Civil Action” soundtrack, composed by Danny Elfman. Tracks “Harvard Circle” and “And This…”
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