Global Electronics Recycling Standards Coming?

Alarming increases in uncontrolled disposal of electronics are creating new awareness for the need to set world standards for electronics recycling and reuse. Academics are pushing for standardized processes and policies governing the reuse and recycling of electronic products to curb and reverse the illegal and harmful e-waste processing practices in developing countries. When recycling, do smaller electronics companies follow in the footsteps of the larger more responsible corporations? Can world recycling standards conflict with domestic/local standards? How effective would global recycling standards be?

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