“The Basel Action Network (BAN) announced today that the world’s largest electronics recycler, Sims Recycling Solutions, Inc. (SRS) has signed a contract with Orion Registrars to certify each of its 14 North American electronics processing sites to the e-Stewards® Standard over the next 18 months. The e-Stewards Certification is known as the gold standard for environmentally sound and socially responsible electronics recycling in an industry too often plagued with irresponsible actors. e-Stewards Certified Recyclers undergo rigorous onsite audits to ensure they never allow the export of hazardous electronic waste (e-waste) to developing countries throughout their recycling chain, while preventing the unauthorized release of personal and corporate data from old computers…In addition to e-Stewards certification, both SRS and BAN support the passage of the Responsible Electronics Recycling Act. This proposed federal legislation would prohibit the export of toxic e-waste from the U.S. to developing countries and ensure that the U.S acts in accordance with the waste trading rules established by the United Nations Environment Program’s Basel Convention. [Jackie Royce]
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Daily Archives: July 25, 2012
New GAO Reports – Bus Rapid Transit, Grants Management, Higher Education
Bus Rapid Transit – Projects Improve Transit Service and Can Contribute to Economic Development, GAO-12-811, July 25, 2012 Grants Management – Improving the Timeliness of Grant Closeouts by Federal Agencies and Other Grants Management Challenges, GAO-12-704T, July 25, 2012 Higher Education – Improved Tax Information Could Help Pay for College, GAO-12-863T, July 25, 2012 Information… Continue Reading
Mortality and Access to Care among Adults after State Medicaid Expansions
Mortality and Access to Care among Adults after State Medicaid Expansions, Benjamin D. Sommers, M.D., Ph.D., Katherine Baicker, Ph.D., and Arnold M. Epstein, M.D. New England Journal of Medicine, July 25, 2012 “Our study documents that large expansions of Medicaid eligibility in three states were associated with a significant decrease in mortality during a 5-year… Continue Reading
Climate Center Unveils Breakthrough Adaptation Tools
“The Adaptation Clearinghouse seeks to assist state policymakers, resource managers, academics, and others who are working to help communities adapt to climate change. The Clearinghouse was developed by the Georgetown Climate Center through the generous support of the Rockefeller Foundation and all of the wonderful funders who make our work possible.” “Tap into the adaptation… Continue Reading
CSI E-Government Satisfaction Index – Q2 2012
“Citizens are happier than ever with government websites according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) E-Government Satisfaction Index, released July 24, 2012 in partnership with customer analytics firm ForeSee. Customer satisfaction with federal government websites climbs 0.7 percent to a new all-time high of 75.6 on ACSIs 100-point scale. Citizen satisfaction with e-government is… Continue Reading
Infographic: Medical Debt and Bankruptcy
“Here at Economy Watch, weve covered the consumer debt topic extensively, particularly the rise of credit card debt and the phenomenal growth of student loan debts. However, did you know that many Americans are also afflicted by debt due to their medical expenses? Medical bills can add up quickly, particularly for illnesses that require constant… Continue Reading
First annual report of the Office of Financial Research
Office of Financial Research 2012 Annual Report “This inaugural OFR Annual Report details the Offices progress in meeting its mission and statutory requirements. The report must assess the state of the U.S. financial system, including: (1) An analysis of any threats to the financial stability of the United States; (2) The status of the efforts… Continue Reading
