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12-10-2006, 11:15 AM
yomiuriHow do 11 million refrigerators, TVs, air conditioners and washing machines simply vanish? This problem has caused plenty of furrowed brows at the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry and the Environment Ministry. According to figures compiled by the ministries at the end of August, about 22.87 million such appliances are disposed of by consumers and businesses each year. However, only 11.62 million units, or 51 percent, ended up at recycling plants run by manufacturers. Continues... (http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/business/20061207TDY04002.htm )