California to Pass Bill to Bar Toxins in Cell Phones
February 23rd, 2006
Reuters reports of a bill introduced by law makers today that would require manufactures to phase out the use of hazardous materials in the manufacturing of common electronic devices. The bill mainly targets electronic devices like cellular phones and iPod’s, due to their short lifespan.
Cell phones, iPods, computers and many other modern electronic devices have a useful life of maybe a year or two before they become obsolete, it doesn’t make sense to use hazardous materials in these disposable devices.
About 70 percent of toxic heavy metals found in landfills come from electronic products, which may contain lead, cadmium, chromium and mercury, according to Californians Against Waste.
