Green Design in Computers
A new feature that looks at eco-labeling, and advances in phasing out chemicals and metals, like lead, halogenated compounds and CFCs.

Mark your calendars!
Still at it after all these years!
Please mark your calendars and join SVTC for our 19th Annual benefit on November 28, 2001, at Santa Clara University. City Councilmember Cindy Chavez is our guest of honor. Other honorees include Dr. Ken Geiser, University of Lowell-MA and Mr. Sam Lin, one of the leaders of Taiwan's environmental movement. We will also premiere our new video "From Silicon Valley to Silicon Planet: Uncovering the History". We hope to see you there.

Our sympathies
All of us at Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition are deeply saddened by the recent tragedies in New York City, Washington, D.C., and southwestern Pennsylvania, and we extend our sympathies and condolences to those affected.

News at Moffett!
In response to the community's strong concerns, the Navy announced on August 31, that they have withdrawn their proposed plan to partially clean up Moffett site 25!

From Silicon Valley to Green Silicon Island:
Taiwan's Pollution and Promise in the Era of High-Tech Globalization
A report describing the first environmental exchange held in March 2001 in Taiwan by Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition and the Taiwanese Environmental Action Network.

E-waste report reveals billion dollar cost to taxpayers
(June 19, 2001)
A report by Silicon Valley Toxics Coalition, Materials for the Future and Californians Against Waste details the growing piles of electronic waste in the US, the toxics contained in computers and monitors, and the hazards of improper disposal. The report estimated a cost to California taxpayers of almost $1 billion for handling e-wastes that consumers and businesses will throw away.

European Parliament requires companies to reduce toxics and pay for recycling

No Monitors in Landfills

Endorse the Electronics Take It Back! Platform!

Right-to-Know a Little: Exposing Double Standards in Global High-Tech Production