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Due to rapid advancement in technology, we all upgrade to new equipments getting rid of the old ones. Computers and related accessories are the largest contributors to environmental waste. A study called “Electronics Recycling and E-Waste Issues”...
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First lady Michelle Obama waves as she speaks during her visit to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Mellon Auditorium in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009.
