The global e-waste management market size is estimated to reach 5.04 billion metric tonnes by 2020 by market and market. More than half of electronic items are personal devices such as computers, smartphones, televisions, home appliances such as heating and cooling devices. India, one of the largest producers of e-waste, lacks a data monitoring mechanism to measure and manage the production and disposal of e-waste. India's e-waste is growing at 30% annually, which means that 1.51 billion metric tons of e-waste are illegally traded, burned, or either dumped in landfills.
Well, with the advancement in technology and reduction in the prices of electronic gadgets, especially home appliances, society has made tremendous gains. Due to which the production of home appliances has increased to a great extent, resulting in an increase in e-waste. E-waste is made up of deadly chemicals like lead, mercury, beryllium, cadmium, and brominated flame retardants. Disposing of your household appliances dangerously increases the chances of air, water, and soil contamination. Given the hazardous nature of e-waste, it is important to know the reason for their recycling.
Dangerous Effects of Non-Recyclable Electronics
This happens when e-waste is shipped to third-world countries and is not stored properly. Irresponsible statements can result in landfills. From landfills, waste reaches natural groundwater, increasing toxin levels that can be very harmful if they reach drinking water. It is better to do our world a favor and recycle electronic waste management.
Recycling Electronics Now Easier
There are many ways to recycle your electronic goods. It is best to find a certified e-cycler who will help you back up and destroy sensitive data. They know how to properly recycle equipment that will not result in emissions of toxic chemicals and fumes.
Data Destruction Can be Done Safely
Reputable e-cyclists destroy data stored on hard disks, tapes, and other electronic media. The data is converted into a completely unreadable format so that it cannot be accessed or used for unauthorized purposes by unauthorized users.
Get Precious Metals out of Your eWaste
Well, e-waste is not literally a gold mine, but it is rich in rare metals. EPA research shows that every million mobile phones contain 75 pounds of gold, 33 pounds of palladium, 772 pounds of silver, 35274 pounds of copper. Why waste gold by throwing it away, when you can have totally elegant gold jewelry.
Random Nature is Illegal
Several US states such as California, New York, Illinois, and North Carolina have added electronic devices to the list that are prohibited from entering landfills. Yes, it is indeed a crime to pitch your equipment and it is against the law to throw the equipment in the trash. Here recycling your e-waste is more important. Random disposal of e-waste should be made illegal around the world to avoid polluting the environment.
Help Others in Need
Many organizations organize recycling programs for old and unwanted electronic equipment. Many of these organizations have partnered with charities and NGOs. This means that these devices can go to soldiers overseas, to schools, or to families in need of this equipment, or to disadvantaged families.
Recycling Old Gadgets Can Save Money
Some electronics retailers and manufacturers offer discount deals on returning a working device, you get a discount on a new device. This old equipment is further donated and handed over to the needy.
Less Production Due to Recycling of eWaste
According to research conducted by the EPA, recycling one million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by 3657 households in a year. Reusing electronic gadgets means conserving natural resources that can protect the environment from air and water pollution and avoid the greenhouse gas emissions that are already in old equipment by mining raw materials for new equipment. There may be time.
Recycling is the most responsible and safest way to dispose of your old electronic gadget. It is advisable to take your item to your local recycling center that offers home recycling services.
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