Dear MEL School’s
Topic Readers,
E-waste inferno
burning brighter in China's recycling capital
Many people of the
developed countries seem to think they are conscious of the environment and
human health. But that consciousness seems to apply only within their sights.
Tons of tons of e-waste
such as mobile phones, remote controls, computers and music players have been
shipped to be recycled from other countries to this small town in the southern
province of Guangdong for decades. The environment of the places where such
e-waste is generated might have been improved at the cost of the local
environment and health of the residents. Now as China’s economy and consumption
grows, this place seems to be getting even more e-waste from the domestic
market. Economically, this trend is going to benefit the local residents and emigrants
from near and far towns. However, they seem to sacrifice their health and
living environment.
Recycling seems to
be a morally and environmentally complicated act, doesn’t it?
Enjoy reading and
learning about the chain of e-waste recycling.
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