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Guide to Electronic Waste Recycling [Visual]

May 13May 12Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged donate, drop-off, e-scraps, e-waste, ecogreenlove, electronic waste, electronics, gadgets, infographic, Recycling, reduce, repair, reuse, tips, Waste management

Electronics is becoming one of the fastest-growing solid waste streams in the world. As devices become more accessible and affordable, more and more of these items go into landfills. Technology aims to make lives easier. There’s nothing inherently wrong with wanting to live more efficiently, but the detrimental environmental effects of consuming electronics at a rapid rate can no longer be ignored.

What’s worse, electronic waste or e-waste has become more rampant in recent years. In a bid to find solutions for frequently replaced electronics, consumers are looking for measures to safely recycle their old gadgets.

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How Electronics affect Sleep and what to do about it [Infographic]

December 1September 24Posted in HealthTagged circadian rythm, electronics, FOMO, go offline, Health, infographic, light, melatonin, sleep, technology-free zone, tips, unplugging1 Comment

We live in a wired world at the height of a digital age. But even if our technologies have advanced at lightning speed in recent decades, our bodies remain unchanged and in many ways, ill-adapted to a fully plugged-in lifestyle. This mismatch between man and machine is never more clear than in the pursuit of quality sleep. An understanding of how electronics affect sleep is the first step toward healthier living in the digital era.

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How to Recycle Electronics [Infographic]

June 30July 9Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged donate, e-waste, electronic waste, electronics, gadgets, how to recycle electronics, infographic, Recycling, refurbish4 Comments

Every year we throw away 11.7 million tons of e-waste, which is any electronic waste that is either obsolete or no longer wanted. With the amount of global e-waste expected to grow by 8 percent per year, we can’t afford to toss everything in the trash and contribute more and more to growing landfills. The good news? Our highly prized electronics are made of plastics, glass, and other materials that can be recycled and made into new items. Alternatively, you can give new life to slightly outdated laptops, monitors, printers, and more by donating them to schools, thrift stores, non-profit charities, or refurbishers. So before you toss those batteries in the trash or kick your old TV to the curb, read on for tips to responsibly donate or recycle your used electronics.

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E-waste problems and solutions [Infographic]

March 21October 26Posted in Sustainable GuideTagged donate, e-waste, E-waste problems and solutions, electronic waste, electronics, hazardous materials, how to reduce e-waste, infographic, recycle, reduce, refurbish, repair, solutions, technology6 Comments

The electronic waste is getting out of our hands. Every 18 months we change mobile phones and our computers every 2 years. Are we aware of what are they made of and where do they end up? And most importantly: What can we, as individuals, do to reduce it?

Below you’ll find an infographic Digital Doc of Chesterfield made with some numbers and solutions we can contribute to control the E-waste problem.

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Green Documentaries: The E-waste Tragedy

April 2April 1Posted in MediaTagged computers, documentary, e-waste, electronics, environment, Health, household, media, mobile, Recycling, television, the e-waste tragedy, toxics, trailer, WasteLeave a comment

“Every year millions of tons of discarded electronic waste – computers, television sets, mobile phones, household appliances – are shipped illegally to India, China or Africa. This film spans the world to reveal how greed and corruption are ruining the globe’s legal recycling systems, damaging the environment, creating security risks and endangering human health. Can the toxic tide be stemmed, or are too many people willingly turning a blind eye?”

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