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Snapshot of Worldwide Electronics Recycling 2013

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This is true for most of Asia where the problem is becoming critical. The WEEE Directive is the set of laws that governs the proper collection and disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) in the 27 countries of the European Union. Most countries of the world (including the U.S.) It has been developing since 2002.

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Technology for Whom? Owning Our Platforms

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Instacart, for example, sometimes bundles multiple orders from different addresses but only pays for the work of one order. Some orders also come with potentially dangerous conditions, such as carrying heavy packages up stairs—and delivery workers have experienced assault and even murder on their rounds. 9</sup).

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