Description: Much of the world’s electronic waste ends up in Guiyu, China, where old parts are recycled but chemicals like mercury leak into the water.

Source: CNNMoney.com – video report

Date: May 31, 2013

Link: http://money.cnn.com/video/technology/2013/05/31/t-china-electronic-waste.cnnmoney/

Questions for Discussions:

• Who should be held responsible for e-waste?
• Explain why the e-waste recycling business is centralized in China?
• What alternatives should be considered by businesses and governments?