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So, What Exactly is E-waste?

3/8/2021

 
​E-waste is basically waste/trash related to electricity. If it’s powered by electricity (e.g. batteries, cable), it’s considered e-waste. Common e-waste in your household may include mobile phones, computers, refrigerators, etc. But why do we need to recycle e-waste? Many types of e-waste contain harmful substances that can pollute and/or contaminate the environment. Also, e-waste contains precious metals, such as gold and silver, that can be reused. 
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What Types of E-waste are There?
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PHONES
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LAPTOPS
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BATTERIES
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HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

THERE IS A WAY
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Reduce
Don't purchase products to simply "upgrade" if your electronics still work.
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Reuse
If you don't need an electronic device, don't store it in the corner of your house. Donate/give it to someone else.
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Recycle
​For a list of recycling centers and ideas, please click here. ​

​Written by Joshua Lou, California, USA
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