Are you wondering what you are going to do with electronics you are not using? In this article, we shall name and describe four simple and inexpensive ways you can recycle your electronics safely.
Electronics are some of the most difficult things to dispose of when they outlive their usefulness. It may take millions of years for a single computer monitor or a mobile phone to degrade and disappear off the face of the earth.
Apart from that, inadequate disposal of electronics is harmful to the environment and may affect other living organisms in the long run.
Here are some of the ways you can recycle electronics.
- Donate electronics that are still working.
They say one man’s meat is another man’s poison. Donating electronics is one of the best ways of getting rid of electronics you are not using. You can give an old computer to a local school, a church and even your neighbor who needs it more. Before donating ensure that they are working and in good condition. There is no need of giving away a faulty electronic. It is always better to keep the electronics in use rather than throwing away the electronics and destroying the environment. - Return the electronics to the manufactures.
Many tech companies do offer the opportunity to return their gadgets when they get old. A good example is Apple. They even go the extra mile and offer you gift cards to shop for a new device.
When you return them they either choose to refurbish them, take some parts from them or even destroy them in a way that is good for the environment. - Dispose of gadgets that will never work again with a certified e-waste recycler.
Destroying or recycling electronics is difficult. They cannot be disposed of like any other trash, and special attention needs to be taken when disposing of. E-waste recyclers have the necessary machines and skill to dispose of electronics safely.
As a result, you should always ensure that you seek the assistance of a certified e-waste recycler. Ordinary recyclers will cannot safely dispose of electronics. Most of them use the landfill technique which is still harmful to the environment.
If you don’t know where to locate one near you, check online for a nearby e-waste recycler drop off point. - Upcycle or reuse old electronics or their parts.
Instead of throwing away or giving away you can also opt to reuse the electronics. It is a creative way of converting unwanted electronics into valuable items. A lot of cash is saved, and the environment is conserved at the same time.
Using your creativity, you can easily convert your old computer monitor into a flower pot. Parts from an old electronics can be installed into another electronic and still function well.
In conclusion
According to 2010 statistics from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) roughly around 350,000 mobile phones are disposed of every day. Those are mind-blowing statistics. To ensure that we do not destroy the environment and our selves we should always opt to recycle electronics. The above tips are environmentally friendly and cheap ways you can safely dispose of electronics you are not using.
References.
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https://www.cnet.com /how- to- recycle- your- electronics- and- gadgets /
https:// www.directenergy.com/ blog/ 4- ways- to- recycle- old- electronics- and- appliances /
https://www.consumerreports.org /recycling/ how- to- recycle- electronics /
