Can We Make Electronics Truly Recyclable? Here’s What’s Changing

You must know that there are more toxic cell phones on Earth than human beings… Right! The average lifespan of a cell phone is at least two years.

Ever wonder what happened to your old cell phone, where it is now? There is a high probability that your phone must be lying somewhere in the pile of waste right now!

Our negligence in toxic electronic waste has made it the fastest-growing waste stream in the world.

And we are just talking about cell phones here… there are plenty of other electronics that we do not consider when they are of no use to us. It includes computers and computer components (keyboard, mouse), printers, monitors, smartphones, microwaves, televisions, radios, dryers, washing machines, etc. Anything with a cable cord or battery.

Most of us never know or we can say we never care what happens to old electronics that we throw away. However, even if we don’t see them… these devices do not just disappear.

You must be thinking that your old electronic product must be used for recycling but unfortunately, the majority of these toxic electronic products end up in landfills, and just 20% of e-waste is recycled.

It is a human tendency that people stay in negligence till the situation gets worse and things start bothering them.

Firstly we are saying the accumulation of electronic waste is dangerous because it is non-degradable waste and will continue to stay on the planet for thousands of years.

Secondly, this waste contains toxic and hazardous chemicals and materials that get released into the environment.

This happens mainly because technology is advancing so fast that electronic products are getting outdated in just a few years and society demands the newest high-tech products once the old one goes out of style.

Also, the companies deliberately produce electronic goods with a shorter life span so that their

new products are purchased.

The only way to stop this nuisance is by doing proper recycling of electronic products.

Recycling electronic waste enables us to recover various valuable metals and other materials from electronics, saving natural resources (energy), reducing pollution, conserving landfill space, and creating jobs.

When we say proper recycling that means, you should ensure that your old electronic equipment is handled by a reputable recycler. If it is handed to a bogus recycler, they will use mechanical shredding and a high-tech separation device to take out the usable metals and then throw away the remaining parts in the environment.

Well, there are a lot of trusted companies that are involved in recycling electronic products to keep the environment free of greenhouse gases. They also guarantee and provide certificates of all information that your electronic devices are being destroyed.

Making electronic products recyclable is the need of today.

During manufacturing, if electronic products are made recyclable in the first place… it will become easy for recyclers to separate valuable parts and reuse them for future products.

Author: TechBlonHub

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