The Need for Responsible E-waste Export Policies
A Global Environmental Threat
In developing countries that receive e-waste exports from American homes and businesses, the toxic materials are processed in primitive conditions that lack safeguards from toxic elements. Learn More
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National Security Risks
E-waste exports contribute to microchip counterfeiting, mostly in China, that can result in unreliable components used in sensitive applications such as military hardware, critical infrastructure, healthcare technology, and more. Learn More
Sustainability Meets Security
To address these concerns, the Coalition for American Electronics Recyclers is calling on Congress to enact responsible electronics recycling policies that would require domestic recycling of untested, nonworking e-waste. These policies are embodied in the Secure E-waste Export and Recycling Act (SEERA).
Additional Benefits of Responsible Recycling
Business Growth
Enable American e-recyclers to attract investment,and expand capacity
High-Value Exports
Grow exports of tested, working electronics and commodity-grade material
Data Security
Close security gaps that have led to data breaches, identity theft, and cybercrime