From the NYT "...Flat-screen technology has made those monitors and televisions obsolete, decimating the demand for the recycled tube glass used in them and creating what industry experts call a “glass tsunami” as stockpiles of the useless material accumulate across the country ..."

“Addressing the illegal trade of electronic waste calls for substantial cooperation between exporting and destination countries. Operation Enigma showed the international community that there is substantial will among the member countries to cooperate in order to keep ahead of this modern threat to our environment and global security.”

If you are in the Boston area and you are looking for a creative pursuit for you kids, send them over to the Arts at the Armory in Somerville this week, where they'll learn to design various art projects from discarded computer parts and other e-waste in daily "Hacker Junk" classes.