Papers Computer Companies Are Polluters (CBS News) "U.S. technology companies lag foreign rivals in reducing hazardous materials in electronics and encouraging recycling, while American workers involved in recycling are exposed to too many toxins, an advocacy group says." "Japan, home of the highest-ranking electronics manufacturers, Fujitsu and Canon, passed a law in 2001 requiring manufacturers to recycle certain parts. Japan also requires disclosure of chemical use in production plants." "In its third annual report card, the Computer TakeBack Campaign assigned poor or failing grades to Hewlett-Packard Co., Micron Technology Inc. and Gateway Inc." "Dell's failing grade mirrors lax environmental standards throughout the country, according to the computer take-back group." 1-03 Hazardous Materials (PlanetPals.com) Lists hazardous materials and provides icons for some 2-06 Hazardous Materials Accidents (FEMA) "Many hazardous materials do not have a taste or an odor. Some materials can be detected because they cause physical reactions such as watering eyes or nausea. Some hazardous materials exist beneath the surface of the ground and can be recognized by an oil or foam-like appearance." 2-06

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