Did you know that electronic waste or e waste accounts for 2% of the world’s total waste? And, most alarming of all, it is estimated that by 2030 this number will grow to 5%. What can we do to mitigate…
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Knowing how to dispose of old computers and monitors is becoming increasingly important. Over the past year, we’ve had to adapt to the new normal of working from home and relying on digital communication to stay in touch with friends…
According to Statista, a 2020 survey of Australian consumers who own connected devices found that “58 per cent of respondents owned or had access to a smart TV.” The report further highlighted that “the average Australian household has around 20…
Technology can be a wonderful thing that enriches our lives and provides us with unique opportunities that were never available before. For example, you might use technology now to carry out your at-home job, or perhaps you love using technology…
Recycling is good for the environment. This is never truer for most people than with electronics. Computers, phones, tablets, laptops, and similar are filled with a bevy of toxic materials all through the device.
Finding a local place for e-waste collection is relatively easy. A quick search on Google can bring up places for you. Refining the search by city or county can even further narrow it down.
Recycling of e-waste is gaining ground in most of the world. Phrases like “reduce, reuse, recycle” are commonplace, and the idea that some or even most of people’s trash can be recycled and used again are just as common.
There’s an increasing problem with e-waste in our world today. The electronics and gadgets we use on a daily basis are designed to make life more enjoyable and simpler.
