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5 Ways to Properly Recycle your Old Electronics

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E-Waste Recycling is the most discussed topic. Everyone realizes the importance of electronics recycling but very few of us are aware about the suitable ways for electronics disposal. We are all witnessing the increasing landfills and are even acquainted about the severe repercussions it is going to have on human health and environment but do not contribute our bit by recycling electronics. Yes, we can recycle old electronics and even recycle old computers and unburden the land from the toxic substances that this e-waste emits in the form of fumes when they are burnt. The poisonous gases not just cause various diseases but also when the left over waste is disposed these chemicals enter the soil through water making it toxic and infertile. Ways to Properly Recycle old Electronics Charity You can donate your old electronics to charitable institutions who will give it to needy people who cannot afford to but new electronics. These charitable institutions revamp you electronics...

What is E-Waste? Why Should you Care About E-Waste Recycling?

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What is Electronic Waste (E-Waste)? E- Waste or Electronic Waste consist of electronics that are no longer useful or the owner wants to replace them with new ones. These can be electronic items at your home like refrigerator, television, washing machines, microwave, computer or cell phones. This e-waste contains toxic elements that are a threat to both human health and environment and many of the products also contain recoverable precious materials that can be reused or recycled in the production of new electronics of similar kind. According to the EPA, if we recycled one million of these cell phones instead, we can recover over 20,000 pounds of copper, 550 pounds of silver, 20 pounds of palladium, and 50 pounds of gold. This e-waste has been the consistent reason for landfills. Like any other waste to get rid of them this e-waste is burned but the incineration leads to emission of poisonous gases and toxins that increase the risk of cancer if inhaled. Al...