E-waste

= E WASTE =

=Manifesto= To tackle E-Waste, the following solutions must be applied:

- Government Subsidies to E-Waste companies - Incentivating consumers to recycle - Government campaigns to incentivate E-Waste - Enforcing companies to be responsible to be recycled - Public recycling areas for E-Waste

=What is e-waste?=

The term e-waste is used to describe electronic equipment that is near or at the end of its useful life.

Health hazards of e-waste
Taking apart electronic devices can expose people to contaminants that damage the lungs and possibly contribute to cardiovascular disease and cancer. A study, found that pollutants in the facilities caused potentially harmful inflammation and oxidative stress in lung samples. Some samples also showed evidence of a protein that's typically activated by the body to counteract cell damage. The researchers said that the study highlights the need to use safer and more environmentally friendly materials in making electronic devices.

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=Did you know?=


 * The average lifespan of computers in developed countries has dropped from six years to two years from 1997 to 2005.
 * Because computer processing power doubles roughly every two years, many old computers are being abandoned. Only 15% recycle their computers.
 * The European Union banned e-waste from landfills in the 1990s, and current laws hold manufacturers responsible for e-waste disposal.
 * Around 80% of people discard their computers every 3 years
 * In 2001 only 11% computers disposed in the US were recycled

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