Title: How to Reduce Electronic Waste (E-Waste): 10 Simple Tips
Headings: How to Reduce Electronic Waste (E-Waste): 10 Simple Tips
How to Reduce Electronic Waste (E-Waste): 10 Simple Tips
E-Waste’s Impact on the Environment
Ways to Reduce E-Waste and its Hazards
1. Sell old Electronics
2. Donate old Electronics
3. Recycle and Dispose of E-Waste Properly
4. Maintain your Electronics
Maintaining a Laptop or Computer:
Maintaining a Mobile Phone:
5. Repurpose or Re-evaluate
6. Store Data Online
7. Buy Energy Star Rated Electronics
8. Learn to Repair Broken Electronics at Home
9. Rent Electronic Equipment instead of Buying
10. Spread the Word!
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About the Author: Rebecca Pryor
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Content: If you decide to donate your old electronic devices when you don’t need them anymore, make sure to clear any information (like data in your laptop hard drive) before you donate it. To learn more about donating gadgets safely and correctly, check out this EPA guide on donating and recycling electronics. 3. Recycle and Dispose of E-Waste Properly
Improperly disposed e-waste is becoming more and more hazardous, especially as the sheer volume of our e-waste increases. For this reason, large brands like Apple, Samsung, and other companies have started giving options to its customers to recycle old electronics. Sometimes, you may even get financial compensation for recycling your old devices! Recycling old electronics allows the expensive electronic parts inside to be reused. This can save a lot of energy and reduce the need for mining of new raw resources, or manufacturing new parts. You can find electronic recycling programs in your local area by doing a Google search for “recycle electronics” and your city or area name. 4.