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Snapshot of Worldwide Electronics Recycling 2013

Tech Soup

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. In Taiwan, the recycling rate for IT equipment and appliances combined is 82.

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Technology for Whom? Owning Our Platforms

Non Profit Quarterly

5 As for Uber and Lyft, these companies maintain policies that reward workers for low ride- cancellation rates—policies that are so tightly enforced, drivers are pressured to continue their rides even in the face of verbal abuse or physical assault. 9</sup).

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