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Story of Electronics. E-Waste Problem Overview – Electronics TakeBack Coalition. Products Are Quickly Obsolete and Discarded In the US, we scrap about 400 million units per year of consumer electronics, according to recycling industry experts.

E-Waste Problem Overview – Electronics TakeBack Coalition

Rapid advances in technology mean that electronic products are becoming obsolete more quickly. This, coupled with explosive sales in consumer electronics, means that more products are being disposed, even if they still work.More on how products become quickly obsolete Electronics are Difficult To Recycle Recycling electronics isn’t like recycling cardboard.

Electronics are not designed for recyclingMaterials used and physical designs make recycling challenging. Electronics contain many toxic materials Monitors and televisions made with tubes (not flat panels) have between 4 and 8 pounds of lead in them. Discarded Electronics Are Managed Badly Most e-waste still goes in the landfillThe EPA estimates that in 2011, the US generated nearly 3.4 million TONS of e-waste. Recycle it Right – Electronics TakeBack Coalition. If you want to get rid of electronic equipment that you no longer use and want to protect the environment, follow these steps: 1.

Recycle it Right – Electronics TakeBack Coalition

Don’t throw old electronics in the trash! Don’t put your old electronic products or batteries in the trash (even if it’s legal in your state). The toxics inside these products don’t belong in the landfill. More on the toxics in your computer. 2. If your product can be reused, donate it to a reputable reuse organization, that won’t export it unless it’s fully functional. E-Waste Problem - Total Reclaim. HOW MUCH?

E-Waste Problem - Total Reclaim

According to the EPA, over four billion pounds of e-waste was discarded in the United States in 2005, accounting for between 2% and 4% of the municipal solid waste stream. As much as 87.5% of this was incinerated or dumped in landfills. Only about 12.5% of the total was recycled. HOW TOXIC? E-waste contains toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium and brominated flame retardants. WHAT HAS BEEN DONE? These laws have raised awareness and increased demand for computer and electronics recycling services around the country. WHAT YOU CAN DO: REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLEReduce, reuse, recycle has become a common, environmental slogan. 1. 2. The E-Waste Crisis Introduction - e-Stewards. Electronic equipment and gadgets are the fastest growing waste stream in many countries.

The E-Waste Crisis Introduction - e-Stewards

For many, electronics are part of modern life – cell phones, laptops, TVs and a growing number of gadgets. Every year we buy new, updated equipment to support our needs and wishes – in 2012, global sales of new equipment included 238.5 million televisions, 444.4 million computers and tablets, and 1.75 billion mobile phones (Gartner). All of these electronics become obsolete or unwanted, often within 1- 3 years of purchase. This global mountain of waste is expected to continue growing 8% per year, indefinitely (BCC Research). In 2008, CBS 60 minutes ran this award winning documentary on the e-waste crisis. Why Should We Be Concerned About Old Electronics? What's Driving the E-Waste Crisis? - e-Stewards. Computer Recycling, E-Waste and Electronics Recycling - 3R Technology Seattle.