Electronic Waste Facts

One of the most challenging problems today in the waste stream is electronic waste products, particularly because of their quantity and the fact that they are of high toxicity. In America every year as a minimum 2.5 million tons of e-waste is generated and its 50 million tons when calculated worldwide every two years. Below are some facts explaining more about eWaste.

·        81% of a desktop computer’s energy use is in making the computer, not using it.

·        54% US Adults throw recyclables in trash when recycle bins are not present.

·        US disposed of more than 2.4 million tons of waste generated from electronic devices in 2010.

·        Americans disposed of nearly 20,000 tons of mobile devices in 2010.

·        Americans dump over $60 million in gold/silver in the name of cell phones per year.

·        In America only 2% of the trash in landfills is covered by Electronics Waste, but it equals 70% of overall toxic waste.

·        The largest eWaste site on Earth is in Gulyu, China. Approximately 88% of children there have dangerous levels of lead in their blood.

·        In 2010, there were 51 million computers disposed. 60% of those were thrown into the landfill.

·        To manufacture one computer and monitor, it takes 530 pounds of fossil fuels, 48 pounds of chemicals, and 1.5 tons of water.

·        20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed worldwide every year.

·        Only 12.5% of e-waste is currently recycled.

·        For every 1 million cell phones that are recycled, 35,274 lbs of copper, 772 lbs of silver, 75 lbs of gold, and 33 lbs of palladium can be recovered.

·        Recycling 1 million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by 3,657 U.S. homes in a year.

·        According to the EPA, E-waste is still the fastest growing municipal waste stream in America.

·        According to Wirefly.org, the average cell phone user gets a new cell phone every 18 months.

·        In the U.S., we toss more than 100 million cell phones in the trash every year.

·        The EPA reports that over 112,000 computers are discarded every single day, in the U.S. alone. That’s 41.1 million desktops and laptop computers per year.

·        20 million TVs are trashed in the U.S. every year.

So if next time you find something obsolete stuff in your place or you are going dump something, even a battery, please consider it recycling.

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Is E-Waste occupying Your Space?

Whether it is a household or an organization technology is replacing old electronic things very fast. Today, people are evolving (buying new electronic gadgets) not only to make a new style statement but also to keep in synchronism with the rapidly changing world. Another reason to upgrade to new electronic things is that they have made a lot of energy-saving leaps over the years. That's why most organizations find it economical to replace them with the new ones not only because they save money (energy), but they are also more work efficient. Organizations (especially relating to IT Industry) have large number of Computer Systems and as the time passes it become hard for these systems to keep in pace with the fast growing business. 

In the case of households the scenario doesn't differ that much. People buy new electronic gadgets or appliances because they are more efficient and have greater aesthetic value, in other words people simply tend to buy things which carry more values. As a result the old ones are soon labelled as out dated. Near about 70% of electronic users hold unwanted electronics in their homes. Why? Because they don’t know what to do with them properly or they do not pay any attention. And, finally these old equipment ends up in filling lands, degrading the quality of soil, water and other natural resources. 

But the good thing is that there is a solution to this problem and that is Recycling. Recycling cost much less than mining the raw materials from earth. It also reduces the risks of toxins getting into the environment. By proper recycling we will not only save our time and money but also this beautiful world.

There are many companies which responsibly recycle e-waste. They are certified and works according to the norms of their state. You can search such organizations near you. Internet is a great way to find them. Give your old electronic stuff to them and they will take care of it. It's also a good way to make money from the things you no longer use.

So if next time you find some obsolete stuff in your place or you are going dump something, even a battery, please consider recycling.

Keep Recycling

All Goods Electronics (AGE) Recycling
440 Kings Village #2, Scotts Valley, CA 95066

Contact: (831) 440-9051, Email: support@agerecycling.com

Website: http://www.agerecycling.com/