States boost electronic recycling programs

States boost electronic recycling programs

November 12, 2012 11:32 AM

The average American household now owns 24 electronic products - many of which are outdated and collecting dust because consumers don't know how to dispose of them. Alexis Christoforous reports on the effort by some states to require manufacturers and retailers to boost their electronic recycling programs.

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