Except in California, of course
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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michael Taylor
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [LF] [BULK] [LF] NTC RE: [LF] Will copper be on the next EU banned material list?
Maybe we should cheer up.
When copper is found unacceptable for circuits we will be forced to use tin foil for circuits shipped to the EU. They can enjoy the benefits (whiskers, Indonesia strip mining, etc) that such a move would offer.
Since the US is so independent and free, perhaps we can continue to use copper, maybe allow leaded solder, and be more environmentally responsible than our EU counterparts. Perhaps we could ban the tin circuits for import into the US...
Michael J. Taylor
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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of John Burke
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 1:27 PM
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Subject: [BULK] [LF] NTC RE: [LF] Will copper be on the next EU banned material list?
Importance: Low
I guess one day they will do something useful, like reduce the work week to 20 hours on the "precautionary principal" that working more than that is injurious and can lead to stress levels in excess of those listed in an outlined but as yet unwritten document in section 3 annex 1 subparagraph 2 clause 13 - a copy of which can be viewed and (Wednes) day between the hours of 09-30 and 09-31 in the sub sub basement of the EU headquarters in Brussels.
John Burke
(408) 515 4992
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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Whittaker, Dewey (EHCOE)
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 6:32 AM
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Subject: Re: [LF] Will copper be on the next EU banned material list?
I'd expect you to shake things up like that, being an old salt yourself.
Dewey
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From: Leadfree [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Brian Ellis
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 2:13 AM
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Subject: Re: [LF] Will copper be on the next EU banned material list?
MSC is high on the banning priority list:
http://www.bnellis.com/msc/
Brian
Joe Fjelstad wrote:
>
> Some fresh news from the EU Commission below
>
> There is no argument that "uncontrolled recycling" can be hazardous just as
> drunk driving can be hazardous. And how can one be against the protection of
> children.
>
> The key is education and education is thus vital. The parents are working to
> feed their families. With the knowledge of the potential for harm them might
> cause by poor work habits, they will make as many of the right decisions as
> they are capable of.
>
> What is a bit alarming is that the author(s?) following sentence:
>
> "Of these metals, high levels of lead and copper were the greatest cause for
> concern"
>
> then going on to talk about lead issues leaving apparent guilt by
> association for copper.
>
> The there are a number of other troubling aspects to the article such as the
> use if "could be" rather than something more definite and the citing
> sweeping transdermal metal toxicity which is the first time I have seen that in
> print.
>
> The item might well have been sub-titled: "Be afraid... be very afraid"
> targeted not only at the recycler but also at the electronics manufacturer.
>
> And so it goes...
>
> Joe
>
>
>
> Uncontrolled electronic waste recycling threat to children�s health
>
> Source: _European Commission, Environment DG_
> (http://www.environmental-expert.com/STSE_resultEach.aspx?cid=8819&idproducttype=1&idmainpage=0&level=0)
> Published May 5, 2008
>
>
>
> Current EU policy on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
> highlights the need for greater recycling of electrical and electronic equipment to
> limit the total quantity of waste going to landfill. However, research
> carried out in China suggests that if recycling is not carried out safely then
> there is a significant risk to human health and the environment. The researchers
> from Hong Kong studied Guiyu, a village in southeast China which has a
> significant electronic circuit board recycling industry.
> Villagers melt solder from the circuit boards and sort electrical
> components, which they sell to electrical appliance factories. Circuit boards contain
> many toxic metals. The researchers tested dust from the recycling workshops,
> and also from the nearby road, food market and schoolyard. They found high
> levels of dangerous heavy metals which would have an impact on the health of the
> recycling workers and would pose a high risk to children.
> The researchers tested for the metals cadmium, cobalt, chromium, copper,
> nickel, lead and zinc. These metals can cause both acute and long-term toxicity.
> Of these metals, high levels of lead and copper were the greatest cause for
> concern. High lead levels are associated with lower IQ in children. Other
> research has shown that both workers and children in Guiyu have a high incidence
> of bone disease, as well as digestive, neurological and respiratory
> problems, which may be linked to metal toxicity.
> A risk assessment indicated that recycling workers could be exposed to 50
> times the safe oral lead dose. Workers transport the metals into their homes
> from the workshop as dust, transferring the dust to their children. In a
> separate study, children of circuit board workers were found to have higher levels
> of lead in their blood than those whose parents recycled plastics. The metals
> get into the body through the skin or when dust is inadvertently eaten or
> breathed in. The health risk to children at all locations around the village
> was around eight times greater than that to adults.
> Few studies to date have determined the extent of the problems caused by
> uncontrolled electronic waste recycling. Similar waste is commonly recycled in
> African countries as well as India and Vietnam. Awareness of the consequences
> of uncontrolled recycling could prevent some of the same mistakes being
> repeated in these countries. The amount of WEEE generated in the European
> Community is growing rapidly and Policy makers would like to see more WEEE recycling.
> The EU WEEE directive seeks to encourage safe recycling, addressing issues
> such as managing the risks of handling hazardous components, which as this
> case study shows, can cause concerns if recycling is not carried out safely.
>
>
>
>
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