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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 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 Alternatively, you can give new life to slightly outdated laptops, monitors, printers, and more by donating them to schools, thrift stores, non-profit charities, or refurbishers.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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