Watchdog report says American e-waste is causing 'hidden tsunami' in Southeast Asia

HANOI, Vietnam — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous waste, according to a new report by an environmental watchdog.

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A report by an environmental group says millions of tons of discarded U.S. electronics are being shipped overseas each month — much of it to Southeast Asian countries not prepared to safely handle hazardous waste

The Seattle-based Basel Action Network found at least 10 American companies exporting used electronics to Asia and the Middle East in what it calls a "hidden tsunami" of e-waste

It says many shipments are mislabeled to evade detection and often end up in countries that have banned such imports

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