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What is e-waste?
In today's global economy, electronics are a necessity. We use electronics for a multitude of reasons: work, school, business,and pleasure. Electronic waste, more commonly referred to as “e-waste”, is a term for electronic products that have become unwanted, non-working or obsolete, and have essentially reached the end of their useful life (Boston Electronic Waste).
E-waste includes, but is not limited to computers, mobile phones, tablets, video game consoles and office equipment. Electronic devices contain toxic materials. If the collection and disposal of these materials are not disposed of properly, it can lead to detrimental environmental and health problems on a global scale.
What is E-waste?
In today's global economy, electronics are a necessity. We use electronics for a multitude of reasons: work, school, business,and pleasure. The Electronix Rédux Corporation adds that electronic waste, more commonly referred to as “E-waste”, is a term for electronic products that have become unwanted, non-working or obsolete, and have essentially reached the end of their useful life.
E-waste includes, but is not limited to, computers, mobile phones, tablets, video game consoles and office equipment. Electronic devices contain toxic materials. If the collection and disposal of these materials are not disposed of properly, they can lead to detrimental environmental and health problems on a global scale.
See more at:
http://www.bostonelectronicwaste.com/ewaste/consumer-electronic-waste
E-waste is a global environmental problem. Unfortunately, e-waste is not included in the United States' hazardous waste regulations because it is typically discarded in small quantities from households.
The Consumer Electronic Association found that, in 2011, the average American household owns 24 electronic units (Consumer Electronics Association, 2011). Because technology is advancing at such rapid rates, electronic gadgets become “old” and unwanted after only a few short uses, further contributing to the global e-waste problem.
Want to know more? Check out: https://www.forbes.com/sites/tjmccue/2013/01/02/24-electronic-products-per-household-got-recycling/#463ef7f82c2e
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