How can I reduce my e-waste? (Pt.2)
1) Educate others about the consequences of e-waste (on our page!)
2) Choose environmentally responsible electronics
- Recycled aluminum, glass, metals, etc.
- EPEAT or ENERGY STAR certified
3) Repair or Buy refurbished
#climatechange#ewaste
How can I reduce my e-waste? (Pt.2)
1) Educate others about the consequences of e-waste (on our page!)
2) Choose environmentally responsible electronics
- Recycled aluminum, glass, metals, etc.
- EPEAT or ENERGY STAR certified
3) Repair or Buy refurbished
#climatechange#ewaste
However, e-waste in landfills is only the tip of the iceberg. E-waste, when not handled properly, can make its way into other countries where it is burned for its valuable materials. This can ultimately result in neurological and psychological damage - even death.
#climatechange
How can I reduce my E-waste?
1) Preserve the lifespan of your electronics
2) Recycle your e-waste
Many electronics stores (BestBuy, Staples, Verizon) will accept drop-off e-waste
3) Donate and volunteer with e-waste organizations
It is never too late to make an impact.
#ewaste
About 60 million tons of e-waste are created annually, and only 20% are properly recycled. These materials, when left for prolonged periods of time, can release chemicals that can damage our food sources, water sources, and even air sources.
#climatechange
Think about it- Every time you drive, every time you use your phone, and every time you a use computer- You're using electronics. What will be of that technology in the future? The growing source of
e-waste in the environment. Think before your actions- prolong your electronics.
Think about it- Every time you drive, every time you use your phone, and every time you a use computer- You're using electronics. What will be of that technology in the future? The growing source of
e-waste in the environment. Think before your actions- prolong your electronics.
How can I reduce my E-waste?
1) Preserve the lifespan of your electronics
2) Recycle your e-waste
Many electronics stores (BestBuy, Staples, Verizon) will accept drop-off e-waste
3) Donate and volunteer with e-waste organizations
It is never too late to make an impact.
#ewaste
However, e-waste in landfills is only the tip of the iceberg. E-waste, when not handled properly, can make its way into other countries where it is burned for its valuable materials. This can ultimately result in neurological and psychological damage - even death.
#climatechange
About 60 million tons of e-waste are created annually, and only 20% are properly recycled. These materials, when left for prolonged periods of time, can release chemicals that can damage our food sources, water sources, and even air sources.
#climatechange