Ebay wants to decrease the so-called e-waste

Posted on Friday, January 07 2005 @ 3:11 CET by Thomas De Maesschalck

Ebay, the big one in online auctions, is doing effort to encourage the recyclement or resale of used computers and consumer electronics.

eBay on Wednesday launched the Rethink Initiative and a related Web site at the International Electronics Show here. The initiative brings together major IT companies such as Intel Corp. with government agencies and non-profits to tackle the issue of so-called e-waste.

More info at eWeek

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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