Contains illustrated instructions and schematics for twenty-eight easy-to-construct electronic gadgets and describes the science and math behind each one and lists of materials and parts.
Focuses on, what is the impact of E-waste, and offers a variety of perspectives, eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper and magazine accounts, and many more to illuminate the issue.
Discusses dangers posed by the toxic materials used in the production of electronics and released when electronics are recycled, describes Europe's regulation of digital device materials and their recycling, and explores what the U.S. can do to protect people and the environment from these contaminants.