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David Tang

Each year, large amounts of electronic waste (e-waste) are discarded, including 30 million computers in the USA and 100 million mobile phones in Europe. Recycling e-waste is environmentally friendly as it turns used materials into new products while saving energy and money. Acceptable items for recycling include batteries, cell phones, computers and accessories, printers, televisions, and DVD players. However, only 15-20% of the 50 million tons of annual e-waste is recycled, with the rest ending up in landfills. Solutions to improve recycling rates include government regulations on production and take-back programs, as well as encouraging donation and individual recycling efforts.

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INTRODUCTION
INFORMATION Each Year.. The USA discards 30 million computers. 100 million mobile phones are disposed in Europe.
RECYCLING Recycling is the process of basically turning used materials (e-waste) into new products which is very environmental friendly. Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics. It, in a way, also saves energy and money.
RECYCLING-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Not all the electronics can be recycled, some could give out health hazards and reactions unknown. Heres a short list of acceptable items: Batteries (Rechargeable, Single use) -Cellphones ,PDAs ,Pagers -Computers and related (Monitor, software disks, CPU) -Printers/ Scanners/ Fax Machines -Televisions -VCRs, DVDs
PROBLEMS -Approximately 50 million tons of E-Waste produced every year, and only 15-20% of the 50 million tons could be recycled before more E-Waste are produced.
SOLUTIONS -Sponsor/Donate/Support -Recycle -Government Regulation -Fewer toxic materials and pollution -Minimum life span. -Ease of recycling -Information Requirements -Take-back, refund -Compulsory
CHARTS This is a graph of a survey with only one simple question, the question was Reason for recycling. Reason for recycling Because it will be recycled. I need the space. I know it's not right to dump in the landfill. It is free. I don't know where else to take it. 11% 33% 11% 19% 26%
CHARTS This survey has recycling preferences. The question was How do you prefer to recycle your e-waste? How do you prefer to recycle your E-Waste? Collection Events. Take it to a recycling centre. Take to local charity for reuse. Take to a computer retailer. Ship back to manufacturer. 4% 3% 9% 26% 58%
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REFERENCES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw3ZNTqoz0I Largest video sharing website. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/campaigns/toxics/hi-tech-highly-toxic/e-waste/ Good info. http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-e-waste 11 good facts. http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/waste/e-waste-survey-2009/html/page7.html Good useful graphs.

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E-Waste

  • 3. INFORMATION Each Year.. The USA discards 30 million computers. 100 million mobile phones are disposed in Europe.
  • 4. RECYCLING Recycling is the process of basically turning used materials (e-waste) into new products which is very environmental friendly. Recyclable materials include many kinds of glass, paper, metal, plastic, textiles, and electronics. It, in a way, also saves energy and money.
  • 5. RECYCLING-ACCEPTABLE ITEMS Not all the electronics can be recycled, some could give out health hazards and reactions unknown. Heres a short list of acceptable items: Batteries (Rechargeable, Single use) -Cellphones ,PDAs ,Pagers -Computers and related (Monitor, software disks, CPU) -Printers/ Scanners/ Fax Machines -Televisions -VCRs, DVDs
  • 6. PROBLEMS -Approximately 50 million tons of E-Waste produced every year, and only 15-20% of the 50 million tons could be recycled before more E-Waste are produced.
  • 7. SOLUTIONS -Sponsor/Donate/Support -Recycle -Government Regulation -Fewer toxic materials and pollution -Minimum life span. -Ease of recycling -Information Requirements -Take-back, refund -Compulsory
  • 8. CHARTS This is a graph of a survey with only one simple question, the question was Reason for recycling. Reason for recycling Because it will be recycled. I need the space. I know it's not right to dump in the landfill. It is free. I don't know where else to take it. 11% 33% 11% 19% 26%
  • 9. CHARTS This survey has recycling preferences. The question was How do you prefer to recycle your e-waste? How do you prefer to recycle your E-Waste? Collection Events. Take it to a recycling centre. Take to local charity for reuse. Take to a computer retailer. Ship back to manufacturer. 4% 3% 9% 26% 58%
  • 11. REFERENCES http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw3ZNTqoz0I Largest video sharing website. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_waste http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/campaigns/toxics/hi-tech-highly-toxic/e-waste/ Good info. http://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtools/11-facts-about-e-waste 11 good facts. http://www.mfe.govt.nz/publications/waste/e-waste-survey-2009/html/page7.html Good useful graphs.