The Digital Dump: Exposing the Electronic Waste Trade

Dossier

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We're talking trash! Take a look at where your garbage ends up, and what some green-thinking people are doing to change our throw-away culture.

"Out of sight, out of mind". That's the attitude of most people when it comes to garbage. We put our garbage out on the curb and someone comes and takes it away -- and it's not our problem anymore! But we all know that garbage has to go somewhere, and wherever it ends up it causes serious environmental trouble. In this dossier you'll experience a range of garbage and recycling issues and meet people who are finding solutions to the problem of waste in our culture. From dumpster diving in Australia, to 'e-waste' recycling in China, to Canadian environmentalists in action, we're bringing the issue of garbage back home to your doorstep. It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it! Contribute your media and voice now!

Film

The Digital Dump: Exposing the Electronic Waste Trade

Contributed by Citizen Shift

Director:

Len Davis

License:

Attribution Non-commercial No Derivatives (by-nc-nd)

Producer:

Basel Action Network (BAN)

The Digital Dump is the story of the illegal and immoral international electronics waste trade seen through the lens of one African country. Shot in Lagos Nigeria for the Basel Action Network, the 23 minute documentary looks at the environmental and social impact the disposal of used and outdated electronics are having once shipped from the rich to the poorer countries of the world for alleged re-use. For more information or to purchase the DVD visit www.BAN.org