Electronics like telephones, radios, TVs, computers and cell phones are items we rely on daily. With an ample supply of newer, faster electronic products on the market, Americans continually replace older models. And this trend shows no signs of decelerating. As a result, electronics have become one of the fastest growing “waste streams” or portions of our trash. This section of waste is referred to as electronic waste, or e-waste.
E-Cycle St. Louis gives us some reasons why we should recycle our e-waste no matter where we live:
Conserves natural resources - Valuable material can be recovered from old electronics, and these materials can be used to make new products. For example, precious metals are used in computer circuit boards and other electronic components, and of course glass and plastics are used for TV and computer monitors. Recycling these products reduces the need to mine the earth for new raw materials.
Supports the community- Donating your old electronics supports schools, low-income families, and non-profit agencies by providing them with refurbished computers, cell phones, and other electronics. Individuals are helped by being able to access technology that they could not otherwise afford. Check with these groups first to make sure your equipment meets their needs.
Creates jobs locally – As demand for electronics recycling grows, new businesses will be forming and existing companies will be looking to hire more people to staff their facilities to recover recyclable materials (more than 90% of electronic equipment is recyclable!).
Protect Public Health and the Environment
Most electronics contain hazardous or toxic materials which can cause an environmental problem if discarded in the trash. Safely recycling and reusing electronics helps keep substances like lead and mercury from harming people or the environment.
Lucky for us, on Saturday April 24, 2010, at 1:00PM, Sunnking has teamed up with Flower City Habitat for Humanity Rochester for an America Recycles Day. Sunnking welcomes and encourages all Monroe
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But for more information check out http://sunnking.com/index.php?id=44. Come on, Rochester
