E-Waste: Recycle or Refuse? [Infographic]
This infographic explores the growing problem of electronics waste, and the exacerbation of the issue by the rapid advancement of technology and early product obsolescence.
Disposal of consumer electronics has become a major dilemma, and this infographic details the extent of the problem, the interesting variations between countries, and the ways we might combat e-waste and extend the recycling culture to electronics.
Complements of Fonebank.com
Category: Energy & Ecology, Featured Articles
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What a good idea to share the growth of recycling, especially electronics. The grafts and charts made for easy viewing. Thank goodness more and more people are beginning to recycle. There are still may who do not recycle. It was interesting to note that the US and the UK recycle 15%, while the other countries are far below…percentage wise.
I have been making every effort to recycle. When I was a young child (1940s and early 50s), I remember my Dad saying…”Turn off the lights if not using the light and when you leave the room. Make sure the water spigot is completely turned off.” So the idea of using our resources with care is nothing new. Today, we must use our resources carefully and recycle all the unneeded/broken “new technologies” developed over recent years.