Dell Goes Green – Bans Harmful Exports
May 12, 2009 by Stephen Kersey
Filed under Business
For years, environmental groups have pressured companies in the electronic industries to take a firm stance against exports of non-working dangerous materials to developing countries. The concern is that the developing countries can hurt people and the environment when dumping the material. Dell, a leading computer company out of Texas, has decided to take such measures.
Dell’s new policy regarding is available at Dell.com/recycling. Environmental groups have applauded Dell’s new policy.
“Too many companies are still exporting used, non-working electronic equipment to developing countries, supposedly for repairs,” said Barbara Kyle, the national coordinator for the Electronics TakeBack Coalition. “We applaud Dell for …read more




