Safeguarding people & the planet
from toxic waste trade

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Basel Advocacy

Regulating global waste trade at the United Nations Basel Convention
 

Green Ship Recycling

Promoting safe, clean, and just recycling of old ships

 

  

Electronics Stewardship

Defining truly responsible recycling for old electronics

 

Investigative Watchdog

Exposing the dark side of irresponsible recycling

 

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GPS Trackers Reveal More Canadian e-Waste Exported to Developing Countries
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GPS Trackers Reveal More Canadian e-Waste Exported to Developing Countries

The global waste watchdog group Basel Action Network (BAN) released its findings today of a year-long study that involved placing GPS trackers hidden inside of 43 pieces of computing equipment and then, mimicking the expected actions of Canadian consumers, handing them over to official collection depots and processors across Canada. BAN then monitored the devices, tracking some of them offshore to Asia. 

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Samsung Partners with Basel Action Network to Enhance e-Waste Tracking

Since 2008, Samsung has been a strong supporter of recycling by providing convenient and responsible takeback options for consumer electronics globally. In a new initiative with our partner – Basel Action Network (BAN), we are adopting BAN’s EarthEye™ service – a global GPS based tracking system for electronic waste.

GPS Trackers Reveal More Canadian e-Waste Exported to Developing Countries
GPS Trackers Reveal More Canadian e-Waste Exported to Developing Countries

The global waste watchdog group Basel Action Network (BAN) released its findings today of a year-long study that involved placing GPS trackers hidden inside of 43 pieces of computing equipment and then, mimicking the expected actions of Canadian consumers, handing them over to official collection depots and processors across Canada. BAN then monitored the devices, tracking some of them offshore to Asia. 

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e-Stewards Electronics Recycling Certification Adopts NAID AAA Data Security Certification
e-Stewards Electronics Recycling Certification Adopts NAID AAA Data Security Certification

The Basel Action Network (BAN) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Association for Information Destruction® (NAID®) to require all current and future e-Stewards® Certified Recyclers in all of their facilities to also become NAID AAA Certified for Electronic Media. For their part, NAID will grant e-Stewards "Network Participant" status, which includes discounts on consultation, training, marketing, and initiation fees. 

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