E-Waste: A Big Problem Needing Bigger Solutions
In 1982, a family in the US bought a microwave oven. In 2012, thirty years later, the microwave was still working. In 2017, a young lady purchased an iPhone upgrade and a protective case. Four…
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Companies are breaking EU law by using dangerous chemicals
National authorities conducted a three year investigation into the chemical industry. According tot his investigation: “Companies are breaking EU law by marketing hundreds of potentially dangerous chemicals that are widely used in consumer and other…
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Young children are risking their lives by mining cobalt in DRC
Siddharth Kara estimates, based on the data he gathered, there are more than 255,000 creuseurs mining cobalt in DRC, at least 35,000 of whom are children, some as young as six. Siddharth Kara is author,…
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UN expert: “exposure to toxic substances is a form of exploitation”
“Exposure of workers to toxic substances can and should be considered a form of exploitation and is a global health crisis,” said Baskut Tuncak – UN Special Rapporteur on hazardous substances and wastes. “Governments and…
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Coal mining unions demand Just Transition
IndustriALL Global Union’s network of coal mining unions met in Delhi, India, to escalate efforts to achieve a ‘Just Transition’ in order to defend coal miners’ interests in the face of challenges from climate change,…
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GE statement on the situation of striking workers of SMT Philippines, Inc.
GoodElectronics Network representing organisations and individuals worldwide, including trade unions, labour and human rights organisations, environmental groups, academics, researchers and advocates from civil society organizations, expresses concerns on the situation of striking unionists and workers…
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Epson and Toshiba Supplier Shuts Down Operation in the Middle of Bargaining Negotiation
Workers Decry Union Busting SMT Philippines Inc., a Japanese company producing and supplying USB for Toshiba and motherboard for EPSON printers closes operation without notice last, October 1, 2018, in what the workers’ union says…
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The Sino-Congolaise Des Mines Facing the Challenge of the Millennium
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Time for a Reboot
Monitoring in China’s Electronics Industry
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Battery production for electric vehicles planned in Europe
Press agency Reuters reports on plans to build 15 to 20 factories in Europe that will produce battery cells for electric cars. These include factories in Sweden, Germany, Hungary, Finland, Poland and England. A major…