What are legal and ethical concerns with shipping e-waste

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Techcycle is a new company that provides collection facilities for old computers, monitors, televisions, and cell phones. The electronics contain lead, mercury, and polyvinyl chlorides that are known to have toxicological effects such as cancer, kidney disease, and brain damage. Techcycle has been in negotiations to ship the e-waste to companies in China, Vietnam, and Mongolia.

What are the legal and ethical concerns with shipping e-waste to these countries?

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