Where Does That Computer Go When You “Recycle” It?
The answer might not be what you want to hear.
The next time you return your electronics for recycling get to know how they are recycling.
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- Author :The Naib
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The answer might not be what you want to hear.
The next time you return your electronics for recycling get to know how they are recycling.
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[...] electronics is considered the green thing to do, as opposed to throwing them in the landfill. (from the Sietch Blog via [...]
E-Waste Poses a Very Real Environmental Threat -Recycling Your Wireless Cell Phones, PDA’s, Pagers and Digital Cameras Can Help Protect the Earth. Studies have consistently shown that electronic waste from devices like mobile phones, PDA’s and digital cameras contains toxins that are damaging to our environment.
Most old computers are thrown out with the general rubbish. Apart from contributing to tons of rubbish generated each year, computer equipment contains harmful substances that aren’t allowed in landfill sites.