Huge amounts of phones, devices and other electronic waste (e-waste) end up in landfills every day, although most of it can be recycled.
E-waste can be anything that is no longer needed and plugged into an electrical outlet or battery operated, including old TVs, refrigerators, lighting, and even hearing aids. Australia is one of the world's largest producers of electronic waste. Hence, every effort helps to recycle electronic waste at home and at work.
Here are five advantages to recycling e-waste:
1. It protects the environment
E-waste recycling can contain a number of environmentally harmful materials. Lighting, including fluorescent tubes and lamps, contains toxic mercury which can get into the waterway if thrown in landfills. However, when the light is recycled, mercury is recovered and safely reused in products such as dental amalgam.
2. It reduces business costs
E-waste recycling is not only good for mother nature, it can also be good for business results. Most state and territory governments have now encouraged e-waste recycling by increasing the cost of dumping or outright bans. There are also some intangible dividends from recycling to consider, such as: B. lowering the future cost of non-renewable materials and improving employee morale and loyalty.
3. It supports non-renewable recycling
The increasing demand for electronic components and devices means that a number of metals and other non-renewable resources must be mined and processed. However, many of the materials used to make smartphones, devices, and other e-waste can be reused. These resources include steel, aluminum, copper, and gold - not to mention the large amounts of plastic that can be used to make new products.
4. It shows your eco-friendly credibility
Employees increasingly want to work for companies that make their contribution to the environment and society. Recycling is a simple and concrete way to demonstrate your company's commitment to social and environmental values and to strengthen these principles for your employees.
5. E-waste is extremely easy to recycle
Recycling e-waste has never been easier. There are plenty of places and businesses to leave behind an old phone, TV, or other household appliance. For household quantities of e-waste, visit the Recycling Near You website to find a drop-off point near you.
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