Title: 10 Ways to Reduce E-Waste
Headings: 10 Ways to Reduce E-Waste
Green Child Magazine
10 Ways to Reduce E-Waste
Donate or Sell Working Electronics
Consume Less in Order to Reduce Your E-Waste
Use Your Old Mobile Phone as a GPS Device
Recycle via a Retailer
Check E-Cycling Centers in Your State
Organize Your Electronics
Know Your State’s Laws About Battery Disposal
Store Your Data Online
Buy Energy Star Rated Appliances
Educate Yourself on the Materials Used in Electronics
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Content: The term electronic waste refers to any electronic device that is no longer wanted or has become obsolete. Electronics classified as e-waste can either be in perfect working condition or be unusable. When e-waste is not recycled properly, this leads to the contamination of air, soil and water, which can then eventually affect humans and wildlife. 80% of the world’s e-waste is left in this state, while only a mere 20% of it is recycled annually ( source ). Think about how many people ditch their old mobile phones for the newer model or how frequently they discard an old TV for a sleeker, more powerful one. Owing to rapidly changing technology, the rise of disposable income, and availability of electronic products, it’s no surprise e-waste has become a major concern. Do Something points out that between 20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed every year. Unfortunately, only about 12.5% of it is recycled. Even more unfortunate is the fact that most of these consumer electronics can be reused or are in perfect working condition. Most devices such as cell phones, laptops, memory sticks, TVs, tablets and batteries end up in landfills and contribute to air and water pollution.