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"Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet"
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Why handheld fans are not cool for the planet
An estimated 8 million handheld fans will be purchased in the UK in 2026. Many will end up as discarded electrical waste.

"Illegal e-waste trade turns Bangladesh into net importer"
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Illegal e-waste trade turns Bangladesh into net importer
In Bangladesh, poor oversight of unlawful cross-border trade in hazardous electronic waste continues, turning the country into a net importer of electronic waste. The country has rules to control e-waste. It is also a party to the Basel Convention and has introduced its own laws, like the Hazardous Waste (E-waste) Management Rules (2021). However, enforcement […]