Warnings over children's health as recycled e-waste comes back as plastic toys
by Arthur Neslen from Environment | The Guardian on (#2F9EH)
A trend towards using plastic parts in electrical and electronic goods is causing a headache for the recycling industry
Flame retardants used in plastics in a wide range of electronic products is putting the health of children exposed to them at risk, according to a new report (pdf).
Brominated flame-retarding chemicals have been associated with lower mental, psychomotor and IQ development, poorer attention spans and decreases in memory and processing speed, according to the peer-reviewed study by the campaign group CHEM Trust.
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