We are now more connected, and its a lot easier to do things, whether personal or business-related.
However, an increase in electronics only means one thing; increased e-waste.
The world now generates about 50 million tons annually.
So, what can you do about it?
Join in the e-waste management efforts.
What Electronics Items Can You Throw Away?
you might dispose of a good majority of everyday-use electronics.
These include but arent limited to:
Most electronics are disposable because they largely feature harmless substances.
These are essentially not as much a threat to the environment as substances like lithium.
What You Cant Dispose Of
So, what will your local e-waste handler decline?
Most e-waste contains hazardous and potentially contaminative elements such as sulfur, mercury, and beryllium oxide.
A landfill, also known as a dump, is a site for waste disposal.
In the past, landfills were largely unmonitored and a breeding ground for contamination.
They firstsort the trashand remove recyclable waste like paper and plastic bottles from the waste.
The biodegradable or reusable e-waste is then sent to a recycling center.
E-waste Recycling Centers
An alternative is to take your waste directly to an e-waste recycling center.
Like landfill staff, e-waste handlers start the e-waste management process by sorting.
They then manually shred the unrecyclable waste into smaller pieces.
The resulting tiny waste bits are then placed on a conveyor belt where theyre further broken down.
Just because its old doesnt mean its completely useless.
If youre considering disposing of your PC, check out thesecreative projects to reuse your old PC.
Check out thisInstructables guidefor a detailed tutorial.
In addition to old printers, you’re able to alsosalvage parts from a broken laptop.
Repurpose Broken Power Banks
Power banks make life easy but also wear out fast.
If you own a smartphone, youve probably gone through a couple of them.
And these are quite easy to fix.
In addition, you’re able to opt torepurpose old TV remotesinstead of throwing them.
Besides, the code and the steps are already highlighted.
So, once you get the tools, everything else is straightforward.
Here are some moreDIY ideas to upcycle old TVs.
Try turning an old display panel into a sleek monitor.
Next, gather your supplies and start the woodwork process.
Check out thisInstructables tutorialfor the rest of the process.
Do Your Part Today
E-waste is a problem common to modern society.
That is why its paramount for each of us to take action because its an issue we created collectively.
Start maximizing the tips and DIY project ideas above to do your part.
