Out of sight, out of mind...for now

Claim-- The more technologically advanced we become the more technological waste we leave behind... and it is becoming a big problem.

Statement of Claim-- "More than 40 years ago, Gordon Moore, co-founder of the computer-chip maker Intel, observed that computer processing power roughly doubles every two years." "The air near some electronics salvage operations that remain open contains the highest amounts of dioxin measured anywhere in the world. Soils are saturated with the chemical, a probable carcinogen that may disrupt endocrine and immune function."

Subclaim 1-- Technology is continuously being replaced which is causing e-waste to pile up.
Proof 1-- According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, an estimated 30 to 40 million PCs will be ready for "end-of-life management" in each of the next few years.

Subclaim 2-- People don't know where their garbage goes.
Proof 2-- Carroll states that dropping off your recycling doesn't quite cut it. There is no guarantee that the company will dispose of it safely. In fact, some companies ship the hazardous materials to other countries. "out of sight, out of mind."

Subclaim 3-- The once believed "safe" method of shipping scrap electronics from recycling companies to foreign scrap brokers in reality is not safe. This was brought to public attention by BAN. Thanks BAN!!
Proof 3-- The town of Guiyu which was a massive dumping ground for electronic waste has many health hazards. Many people would burn wire for the copper as well as melting circuit board for lead. This is clearly not safe.

Warrant-- Basically people don't know what is happening to our trash. It is really starting to become a problem as well as a health risk. The more technologically advanced we become, the more e-waste we produce.


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