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The Data Fix with Dr. Mél Hogan
Chemical, with Josh Lepawsky
Oct 9, 2023
Josh Lepawsky, an expert in e-waste and global waste industries, discusses the misconceptions of e-waste, the complexities of recycling, the impact of chemicals in manufacturing, and the power of collective action to address electronic waste and pollution.
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- E-waste journalism oversimplifies the problem, hindering discussions about solutions and deeper underlying issues.
- The materiality of e-waste, including plastics and toxic substances, poses challenges for effective recycling processes.
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The limited narratives of e-waste journalism
E-waste journalism often portrays images of piles of dead electronics and hides important context. It fails to convey the complexities behind the movement of electronic waste across borders. While these images draw attention to the issue, they do not capture the full story. There are international laws that permit the movement of old devices for reuse. These images also overlook the domestic sources and the role of consumers in discarding electronics. By focusing on these limited narratives, important discussions about solutions and the deeper issues at play are hindered.
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