UK worst offender in Europe for electronic waste exports - report

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Electronic waste hazardous due to toxic parts was tracked to developing countries

The UK is the worst offender in Europe for illegally exporting toxic electronic waste to developing countries, according to a two-year investigation that tracked shipments from 10 European countries...

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