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Product stewardship a success for Maine; Case study #2 electronic waste

Abstract/summary

In 2004 the Maine Legislature addressed a major emerging problem by enacting a recycling law for discarded electronics. The law created a program that shares recycling costs with manufacturers. It has been tremendously successful at protecting the environment, creating jobs, cutting costs and saving money. Maine’s leadership and success in electronics recycling has been influential across the country and has brought significant benefits to the economy and environment.

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Author(s)
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Year
2012
Publisher
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Authors’ organization
Natural Resources Council of Maine
Number of pages
4
URL
https://www.nrcm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ewaste_case_study_sm.pdf
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