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Home >> Projects 2011-12

Sound Management of Electronic Wastes

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Operating Year(s): 2011–2012

Planned Budget: 2011 - C$165,000.00; 2012 - C$235,000.00

Strategic Priority/Objective: Greening the Economy in North America

Project Summary:

This project aims at improving understanding of the transboundary movements (flows) of used and end-of-life computers and monitors in/from North America and enhancing capacities of the e-waste refurbishing and recycling sectors to implement environmentally sound management practices.

Environmental Outcome:

A clearer picture on the transboundary movements (flows) of used and end-of-life computers and monitors in/from North America, and more enhanced capacities of the e-waste refurbishing and recycling sectors to implement environmentally sound management practices.

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