WHAT IS E-WASTE AND WHY IS IT A PROBLEM

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WHAT IS E-WASTE AND WHY IS IT A PROBLEM
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• Today more than ever, people are becoming more
  concerned with recycling. We have trash bins to
  separate plastic from paper, and even glass
  bottles by their color. This is a great effort by
  society to create a cleaner more sustainable
  planet for all to enjoy.
• But there is one item we are not recycling that
  is often overlooked, our electronics. A simple
  term for this trash is e-waste. So what is
  e-waste and why is it a problem?

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What Is E-Waste?

• E-waste includes any electronic device in your
  home which is nearing the end of its use,
  including printers, televisions, telephones,
  stereos and much, much more. Improper disposal of
  these items can be very harmful to environment
  and more importantly to people.

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Why Is E-Waste a Problem?

• Though we may not think about this often, many
  electronic devices contain hazardous materials
  that are toxic and lethal. According to Giles
  Slade in his 2007 article iWaste, e-waste
  contributed to 70 of all the toxic waste in
  American landfills while only occupying 2 of the
  space. Much of the hazardous waste accumulates
  from televisions and monitors containing cathode
  ray tubes, LCD screens, and plasma televisions.
  As these hazardous items are sitting in
  landfills, they begin to fall apart exposing the
  toxins to the environment which can then run into
  water systems, seep into the ground, and in some
  instances can be carried away by the wind.

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Solutions to the E-Waste Predicament

• Now that an understanding of what is e-waste and
  why it is a problem has been laid out, solutions
  will follow. Rather than throwing away your
  unwanted electronic devices reuse the parts that
  are still up-to-date or donate the device to
  someone who needs it. Many families around the
  world, including those in first world countries
  do not have many of the basic necessities that
  many are fortunate to have. So rather than
  throwing away another item that will take up
  space in a landfill and release hazardous waste
  into the environment, reuse it for a better
  purpose. There are also many organizations and
  programs that you may donate to that help those
  in need such as Goodwills Reconnect Program and
  Cell Phones for Soldiers.

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• The second option to get rid of unwanted
  electronics is recycling them. This may sound
  difficult and strenuous, just like separating
  regular trash, but there is a very simple
  solution to recycle electronics. There is no
  specific bin in which you will deposit the glass
  from the monitor that you spent hours trying to
  break off cleanly, or a specific bin for wires
  that you stripped away for days. Simply search
  for a local recycling center that accepts
  electronics through one of the many websites on
  the internet such as the Electronic Industries
  Alliance. Once you find a location close to you,
  you can go drop off all your unwanted electronics
  and they will take care of the rest.
• This may all sound like another hassle, but
  properly disposing of electronic devices is
  crucial for the environment as well as for
  society to continue living happily. So next time
  you buy a new television or computer, dont throw
  away your old one, reuse and recycle it.

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• Source
• https//www.ihs.com/products/eia-standards.html
• http//www.motherjones.com/environment/2007/03/iwa
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