Electronic Waste: Where Does it End Up?

Improve the weather inside. ELECTRONIC WEST. WHERE DOES IT ALL END UP? WHAT IS E-WASTE?) Electronic waste, commonly called e-waste or e-scrap, is the trash generate that's made up of obsolete, broken, or surplus electronic devices. Electronic waste can include any number of things, such as: Laptops Video game consoles Cell phones Televisions DVDS, CDs, and other storage mediums Video Cameras Here is a list of some of the most used electronics that are frequently replaceo. Cellphones Replaced every 22 months Desktop computer Replaced every 2 years Television Replaced every 10+ years Portable music player Replaced every 2 to 3 years DVD player Replaced every 4 to 5 years Printer Replaced every 5+ years Our electronics addiction is an expensive habit, too. The average American household spends almost Ş120 every month (nearly $1,400 annually) on electronics, with the total rising every year. HOW MUCH WE ARE WASTING Every year, the world tosses 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronics, recycling only 10% to 18%. That's like throwing away 45,500 to 125,000 fully loaded 747s annually. 5% Electronic waste is the fastest-growing portion of the municipal waste stream. While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-waste is growing by close to 5% annually. Jan Dec Yet electronics are full of valuable resources, including silver, gold, titanium, fossil fuels, aluminum, iron, tin, copper, and much more. н MATERIAL CONTENT Li Be BCNO F OF MOBILE PHONE Mg AL Si P s CI K Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga As Br Sr Y Zr Mo Ru Pd Ag In Sn Sb Ba Ta W Pt Au Pb Bi Producing one computer and monitor requires: 530lb 48lb 1.5 tons Fossil fuels Chemicals of Water 81% of the energy associated with a computer is used during manufacture, not during operation. Electronics make up 2% of the municipal waste stream in the U.S.A. That's enough to 10 10 10 occupy more than 60 U.S. landfills. \III10 10 EWASTE AND HUMAN HEALTH Many of the materials used to make electronics are not at all healthy for us. If they ultimately end up in our bodies (easier than you think), they wreak havoc on our health. Electronics Toxins Health Impacts Antimony: Poisonous Nose bleeds, seizures, retardation, child development, sinus perforations Arsenic: Poisonous Barium: Gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular toxin Mouth, teeth, Beryllium: Carcinogenic, Acute Beryllium Disease and gum damage; thyroid damage Cadmium: Carcinogenic, High blood pressure, organ toxin irregular heartbeat Chromium: Organ toxin, carcinogenic Lung damage, asthma, bronchitis, cancer Dioxins: Carcinogenic Lead: Central and peripheral nervous system toxin Kidney, liver, digestive system damage; fetus neurological damage; ulcers Mercury: Central nervous system and endocrine system toxin ] Nickel: Carcinogenic, respiratory toxin Skin cancer, paralysis Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS): Blood, skin, and organ toxin DEATH Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Organ toxin, endocrine disruptor WHERE E-WASTE ENDS UP Those people manufacturing and deconstructing e-waste are the hardest hit with health problems. Even when you send your e-waste to a recycling facility, it may not end up where you think. Much of the electronic waste created in the U.S. is exported to countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China. There it is deconstructed by men, women, and even children, who are rarely protected from the toxins. When it isn't recycled, all of those toxins end up in the environment, at home and abroad. In all, electronics contribute to many environmental hazards: Climate emissions released during manufacture and operation Manufacturing wastewater dumped in rivers and streams Incineration and disposal of electronics Toxins released during mining of metals and minerals Ultimately, water is poisoned, air turns toxic, soil becomes dead, and as a result wildlife, aquatic life, and plant life all suffer. Buy durable electronics that will last longer Care for electronics to lengthen their useful life As a consumer, you can help! e-Stewards Recycle broken or obsolete electronics responsibly through e-Stewards approved by the Donate old electronics to charities Basel Action Network Sources: http://www.recyclingforcharities.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.truecycle.com http://www.greenpeace.org http://www.realsimple.com http://www.reciclemos.net http://www.greenpeace.org http://ewasteguide.info http://www.zerowasteamerica.org http://www.unep.org http://www.grid.unep.ch WellHome. III Improve the weather inside. ELECTRONIC WHERE DOES IT ALL END UP? WHAT IS E-WASTE?) Electronic waste, commonly called e-waste or e-scrap, is the trash generate that's made up of obsolete, broken, or surplus electronic devices. Electronic waste can include any number of things, such as: Laptops Video game consoles S Cell phones Televisions DVDS, CDs, and other storage mediums Video Cameras Here is a list of some of the most used electronics that are frequently replaceo. Cellphones Replaced every 22 months Desktop computer Replaced every 2 years Television Replaced every 10+ years Portable music player Replaced every 2 to 3 years DVD player Replaced every 4 to 5 years Printer Replaced every 5+ years Our electronics addiction is an expensive habit, too. The average American household spends almost Ş120 every month (nearly $1,400 annually) on electronics, with the total rising every year. HOW MUCH WE ARE WASTING Every year, the world tosses 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronics, recycling only 10% to 18%. That's like throwing away 45,500 to 125,000 fully loaded 747s annually. 5% Electronic waste is the fastest-growing portion of the municipal waste stream. While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-waste is growing by close to 5% annually. Jan Dec Yet electronics are full of valuable resources, including silver, gold, titanium, fossil fuels, aluminum, iron, tin, copper, and much more. H MATERIAL CONTENT Li Be BCNO F OF MOBILE PHONE Mg AL Si P s CI K Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga As Br Sr Y Zr Mo Ru Pd Ag In Sn Sb Ва Tа W Pt Au Pb Bi Producing one computer and monitor requires: 530lb 48lb 1.5 tons Fossil fuels Chemicals of Water 81% of the energy associated with a computer is used during manufacture, not during operation. Electronics make up 2% of the municipal waste stream in the U.S.A. That's enough to 10 10 10 occupy more than 60 U.S. landfills. \III10 10 10 EWASTE AND HUMAN HEALTH Many of the materials used to make electronics are not at all healthy for us. If they ultimately end up in our bodies (easier than you think), they wreak havoc on our health. Electronics Toxins Health Impacts Antimony: Poisonous Nose bleeds, seizures, retardation, child development, sinus perforations Arsenic: Poisonous Barium: Gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular toxin Mouth, teeth, Beryllium: Carcinogenic, Acute Beryllium Disease and gum damage; thyroid damage Cadmium: Carcinogenic, High blood pressure, organ toxin irregular heartbeat Chromium: Organ toxin, carcinogenic Lung damage, asthma, bronchitis, cancer Dioxins: Carcinogenic Lead: Central and peripheral nervous system toxin Kidney, liver, digestive system damage; fetus neurological damage; ulcers Mercury: Central nervous system and endocrine system toxin ] Nickel: Carcinogenic, respiratory toxin Skin cancer, paralysis Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS): Blood, skin, and organ toxin DEATH Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Organ toxin, endocrine disruptor WHERE E-WASTE ENDS UP Those people manufacturing and deconstructing e-waste are the hardest hit with health problems. Even when you send your e-waste to a recycling facility, it may not end up where you think. Much of the electronic waste created in the U.S. is exported to countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China. There it is deconstructed by men, women, and even children, who are rarely protected from the toxins. ::: When it isn't recycled, all of those toxins end up in the environment, at home and abroad. In all, electronics contribute to many environmental hazards: Climate emissions released during manufacture and operation Manufacturing wastewater dumped in rivers and streams Incineration and disposal of electronics Toxins released during mining of metals and minerals Ultimately, water is poisoned, air turns toxic, soil becomes dead, and as a result wildlife, aquatic life, and plant life all suffer. Buy durable electronics that will last longer Care for electronics to lengthen their useful life As a consumer, you can help! e-Stewards Recycle broken or obsolete electronics responsibly through e-Stewards approved by the Donate old electronics to charities Basel Action Network Sources: http://www.recyclingforcharities.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.truecycle.com http://www.greenpeace.org http://www.realsimple.com http://www.reciclemos.net http://www.greenpeace.org http://ewasteguide.info http://www.zerowasteamerica.org http://www.unep.org http://www.grid.unep.ch WellHome. Improve the weather inside. ELECTRONIC WHERE DOES IT ALL END UP? WHAT IS E-WASTE?) Electronic waste, commonly called e-waste or e-scrap, is the trash generate that's made up of obsolete, broken, or surplus electronic devices. Electronic waste can include any number of things, such as: Laptops Video game consoles S Cell phones Televisions DVDS, CDs, and other storage mediums Video Cameras Here is a list of some of the most used electronics that are frequently replaceo. Cellphones Replaced every 22 months Desktop computer Replaced every 2 years Television Replaced every 10+ years Portable music player Replaced every 2 to 3 years DVD player Replaced every 4 to 5 years Printer Replaced every 5+ years Our electronics addiction is an expensive habit, too. The average American household spends almost Ş120 every month (nearly $1,400 annually) on electronics, with the total rising every year. HOW MUCH WE ARE WASTING Every year, the world tosses 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronics, recycling only 10% to 18%. That's like throwing away 45,500 to 125,000 fully loaded 747s annually. 5% Electronic waste is the fastest-growing portion of the municipal waste stream. While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-waste is growing by close to 5% annually. Jan Dec Yet electronics are full of valuable resources, including silver, gold, titanium, fossil fuels, aluminum, iron, tin, copper, and much more. H MATERIAL CONTENT Li Be BCNO F OF MOBILE PHONE Mg AL Si P s CI K Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga As Br Sr Y Zr Mo Ru Pd Ag In Sn Sb Ва Tа W Pt Au Pb Bi Producing one computer and monitor requires: 530lb 48lb 1.5 tons Fossil fuels Chemicals of Water 81% of the energy associated with a computer is used during manufacture, not during operation. Electronics make up 2% of the municipal waste stream in the U.S.A. That's enough to 10 10 10 occupy more than 60 U.S. landfills. \III10 10 10 EWASTE AND HUMAN HEALTH Many of the materials used to make electronics are not at all healthy for us. If they ultimately end up in our bodies (easier than you think), they wreak havoc on our health. Electronics Toxins Health Impacts Antimony: Poisonous Nose bleeds, seizures, retardation, child development, sinus perforations Arsenic: Poisonous Barium: Gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular toxin Mouth, teeth, Beryllium: Carcinogenic, Acute Beryllium Disease and gum damage; thyroid damage Cadmium: Carcinogenic, High blood pressure, organ toxin irregular heartbeat Chromium: Organ toxin, carcinogenic Lung damage, asthma, bronchitis, cancer Dioxins: Carcinogenic Lead: Central and peripheral nervous system toxin Kidney, liver, digestive system damage; fetus neurological damage; ulcers Mercury: Central nervous system and endocrine system toxin ] Nickel: Carcinogenic, respiratory toxin Skin cancer, paralysis Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS): Blood, skin, and organ toxin DEATH Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Organ toxin, endocrine disruptor WHERE E-WASTE ENDS UP Those people manufacturing and deconstructing e-waste are the hardest hit with health problems. Even when you send your e-waste to a recycling facility, it may not end up where you think. Much of the electronic waste created in the U.S. is exported to countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China. There it is deconstructed by men, women, and even children, who are rarely protected from the toxins. ::: When it isn't recycled, all of those toxins end up in the environment, at home and abroad. In all, electronics contribute to many environmental hazards: Climate emissions released during manufacture and operation Manufacturing wastewater dumped in rivers and streams Incineration and disposal of electronics Toxins released during mining of metals and minerals Ultimately, water is poisoned, air turns toxic, soil becomes dead, and as a result wildlife, aquatic life, and plant life all suffer. Buy durable electronics that will last longer Care for electronics to lengthen their useful life As a consumer, you can help! e-Stewards Recycle broken or obsolete electronics responsibly through e-Stewards approved by the Donate old electronics to charities Basel Action Network Sources: http://www.recyclingforcharities.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.truecycle.com http://www.greenpeace.org http://www.realsimple.com http://www.reciclemos.net http://www.greenpeace.org http://ewasteguide.info http://www.zerowasteamerica.org http://www.unep.org http://www.grid.unep.ch WellHome. Improve the weather inside. ELECTRONIC WHERE DOES IT ALL END UP? WHAT IS E-WASTE?) Electronic waste, commonly called e-waste or e-scrap, is the trash generate that's made up of obsolete, broken, or surplus electronic devices. Electronic waste can include any number of things, such as: Laptops Video game consoles S Cell phones Televisions DVDS, CDs, and other storage mediums Video Cameras Here is a list of some of the most used electronics that are frequently replaceo. Cellphones Replaced every 22 months Desktop computer Replaced every 2 years Television Replaced every 10+ years Portable music player Replaced every 2 to 3 years DVD player Replaced every 4 to 5 years Printer Replaced every 5+ years Our electronics addiction is an expensive habit, too. The average American household spends almost Ş120 every month (nearly $1,400 annually) on electronics, with the total rising every year. HOW MUCH WE ARE WASTING Every year, the world tosses 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronics, recycling only 10% to 18%. That's like throwing away 45,500 to 125,000 fully loaded 747s annually. 5% Electronic waste is the fastest-growing portion of the municipal waste stream. While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-waste is growing by close to 5% annually. Jan Dec Yet electronics are full of valuable resources, including silver, gold, titanium, fossil fuels, aluminum, iron, tin, copper, and much more. H MATERIAL CONTENT Li Be BCNO F OF MOBILE PHONE Mg AL Si P s CI K Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga As Br Sr Y Zr Mo Ru Pd Ag In Sn Sb Ва Tа W Pt Au Pb Bi Producing one computer and monitor requires: 530lb 48lb 1.5 tons Fossil fuels Chemicals of Water 81% of the energy associated with a computer is used during manufacture, not during operation. Electronics make up 2% of the municipal waste stream in the U.S.A. That's enough to 10 10 10 occupy more than 60 U.S. landfills. \III10 10 10 EWASTE AND HUMAN HEALTH Many of the materials used to make electronics are not at all healthy for us. If they ultimately end up in our bodies (easier than you think), they wreak havoc on our health. Electronics Toxins Health Impacts Antimony: Poisonous Nose bleeds, seizures, retardation, child development, sinus perforations Arsenic: Poisonous Barium: Gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular toxin Mouth, teeth, Beryllium: Carcinogenic, Acute Beryllium Disease and gum damage; thyroid damage Cadmium: Carcinogenic, High blood pressure, organ toxin irregular heartbeat Chromium: Organ toxin, carcinogenic Lung damage, asthma, bronchitis, cancer Dioxins: Carcinogenic Lead: Central and peripheral nervous system toxin Kidney, liver, digestive system damage; fetus neurological damage; ulcers Mercury: Central nervous system and endocrine system toxin ] Nickel: Carcinogenic, respiratory toxin Skin cancer, paralysis Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS): Blood, skin, and organ toxin DEATH Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Organ toxin, endocrine disruptor WHERE E-WASTE ENDS UP Those people manufacturing and deconstructing e-waste are the hardest hit with health problems. Even when you send your e-waste to a recycling facility, it may not end up where you think. Much of the electronic waste created in the U.S. is exported to countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China. There it is deconstructed by men, women, and even children, who are rarely protected from the toxins. ::: When it isn't recycled, all of those toxins end up in the environment, at home and abroad. In all, electronics contribute to many environmental hazards: Climate emissions released during manufacture and operation Manufacturing wastewater dumped in rivers and streams Incineration and disposal of electronics Toxins released during mining of metals and minerals Ultimately, water is poisoned, air turns toxic, soil becomes dead, and as a result wildlife, aquatic life, and plant life all suffer. Buy durable electronics that will last longer Care for electronics to lengthen their useful life As a consumer, you can help! e-Stewards Recycle broken or obsolete electronics responsibly through e-Stewards approved by the Donate old electronics to charities Basel Action Network Sources: http://www.recyclingforcharities.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.truecycle.com http://www.greenpeace.org http://www.realsimple.com http://www.reciclemos.net http://www.greenpeace.org http://ewasteguide.info http://www.zerowasteamerica.org http://www.unep.org http://www.grid.unep.ch WellHome. Improve the weather inside. ELECTRONIC WHERE DOES IT ALL END UP? WHAT IS E-WASTE?) Electronic waste, commonly called e-waste or e-scrap, is the trash generate that's made up of obsolete, broken, or surplus electronic devices. Electronic waste can include any number of things, such as: Laptops Video game consoles S Cell phones Televisions DVDS, CDs, and other storage mediums Video Cameras Here is a list of some of the most used electronics that are frequently replaceo. Cellphones Replaced every 22 months Desktop computer Replaced every 2 years Television Replaced every 10+ years Portable music player Replaced every 2 to 3 years DVD player Replaced every 4 to 5 years Printer Replaced every 5+ years Our electronics addiction is an expensive habit, too. The average American household spends almost Ş120 every month (nearly $1,400 annually) on electronics, with the total rising every year. HOW MUCH WE ARE WASTING Every year, the world tosses 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronics, recycling only 10% to 18%. That's like throwing away 45,500 to 125,000 fully loaded 747s annually. 5% Electronic waste is the fastest-growing portion of the municipal waste stream. While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-waste is growing by close to 5% annually. Jan Dec Yet electronics are full of valuable resources, including silver, gold, titanium, fossil fuels, aluminum, iron, tin, copper, and much more. H MATERIAL CONTENT Li Be BCNO F OF MOBILE PHONE Mg AL Si P s CI K Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga As Br Sr Y Zr Mo Ru Pd Ag In Sn Sb Ва Tа W Pt Au Pb Bi Producing one computer and monitor requires: 530lb 48lb 1.5 tons Fossil fuels Chemicals of Water 81% of the energy associated with a computer is used during manufacture, not during operation. Electronics make up 2% of the municipal waste stream in the U.S.A. That's enough to 10 10 10 occupy more than 60 U.S. landfills. \III10 10 10 EWASTE AND HUMAN HEALTH Many of the materials used to make electronics are not at all healthy for us. If they ultimately end up in our bodies (easier than you think), they wreak havoc on our health. Electronics Toxins Health Impacts Antimony: Poisonous Nose bleeds, seizures, retardation, child development, sinus perforations Arsenic: Poisonous Barium: Gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular toxin Mouth, teeth, Beryllium: Carcinogenic, Acute Beryllium Disease and gum damage; thyroid damage Cadmium: Carcinogenic, High blood pressure, organ toxin irregular heartbeat Chromium: Organ toxin, carcinogenic Lung damage, asthma, bronchitis, cancer Dioxins: Carcinogenic Lead: Central and peripheral nervous system toxin Kidney, liver, digestive system damage; fetus neurological damage; ulcers Mercury: Central nervous system and endocrine system toxin ] Nickel: Carcinogenic, respiratory toxin Skin cancer, paralysis Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS): Blood, skin, and organ toxin DEATH Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Organ toxin, endocrine disruptor WHERE E-WASTE ENDS UP Those people manufacturing and deconstructing e-waste are the hardest hit with health problems. Even when you send your e-waste to a recycling facility, it may not end up where you think. Much of the electronic waste created in the U.S. is exported to countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China. There it is deconstructed by men, women, and even children, who are rarely protected from the toxins. ::: When it isn't recycled, all of those toxins end up in the environment, at home and abroad. In all, electronics contribute to many environmental hazards: Climate emissions released during manufacture and operation Manufacturing wastewater dumped in rivers and streams Incineration and disposal of electronics Toxins released during mining of metals and minerals Ultimately, water is poisoned, air turns toxic, soil becomes dead, and as a result wildlife, aquatic life, and plant life all suffer. Buy durable electronics that will last longer Care for electronics to lengthen their useful life As a consumer, you can help! e-Stewards Recycle broken or obsolete electronics responsibly through e-Stewards approved by the Donate old electronics to charities Basel Action Network Sources: http://www.recyclingforcharities.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.truecycle.com http://www.greenpeace.org http://www.realsimple.com http://www.reciclemos.net http://www.greenpeace.org http://ewasteguide.info http://www.zerowasteamerica.org http://www.unep.org http://www.grid.unep.ch WellHome. Improve the weather inside. ELECTRONIC WHERE DOES IT ALL END UP? WHAT IS E-WASTE?) Electronic waste, commonly called e-waste or e-scrap, is the trash generate that's made up of obsolete, broken, or surplus electronic devices. Electronic waste can include any number of things, such as: Laptops Video game consoles S Cell phones Televisions DVDS, CDs, and other storage mediums Video Cameras Here is a list of some of the most used electronics that are frequently replaceo. Cellphones Replaced every 22 months Desktop computer Replaced every 2 years Television Replaced every 10+ years Portable music player Replaced every 2 to 3 years DVD player Replaced every 4 to 5 years Printer Replaced every 5+ years Our electronics addiction is an expensive habit, too. The average American household spends almost Ş120 every month (nearly $1,400 annually) on electronics, with the total rising every year. HOW MUCH WE ARE WASTING Every year, the world tosses 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronics, recycling only 10% to 18%. That's like throwing away 45,500 to 125,000 fully loaded 747s annually. 5% Electronic waste is the fastest-growing portion of the municipal waste stream. While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-waste is growing by close to 5% annually. Jan Dec Yet electronics are full of valuable resources, including silver, gold, titanium, fossil fuels, aluminum, iron, tin, copper, and much more. H MATERIAL CONTENT Li Be BCNO F OF MOBILE PHONE Mg AL Si P s CI K Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga As Br Sr Y Zr Mo Ru Pd Ag In Sn Sb Ва Tа W Pt Au Pb Bi Producing one computer and monitor requires: 530lb 48lb 1.5 tons Fossil fuels Chemicals of Water 81% of the energy associated with a computer is used during manufacture, not during operation. Electronics make up 2% of the municipal waste stream in the U.S.A. That's enough to 10 10 10 occupy more than 60 U.S. landfills. \III10 10 10 EWASTE AND HUMAN HEALTH Many of the materials used to make electronics are not at all healthy for us. If they ultimately end up in our bodies (easier than you think), they wreak havoc on our health. Electronics Toxins Health Impacts Antimony: Poisonous Nose bleeds, seizures, retardation, child development, sinus perforations Arsenic: Poisonous Barium: Gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular toxin Mouth, teeth, Beryllium: Carcinogenic, Acute Beryllium Disease and gum damage; thyroid damage Cadmium: Carcinogenic, High blood pressure, organ toxin irregular heartbeat Chromium: Organ toxin, carcinogenic Lung damage, asthma, bronchitis, cancer Dioxins: Carcinogenic Lead: Central and peripheral nervous system toxin Kidney, liver, digestive system damage; fetus neurological damage; ulcers Mercury: Central nervous system and endocrine system toxin ] Nickel: Carcinogenic, respiratory toxin Skin cancer, paralysis Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS): Blood, skin, and organ toxin DEATH Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Organ toxin, endocrine disruptor WHERE E-WASTE ENDS UP Those people manufacturing and deconstructing e-waste are the hardest hit with health problems. Even when you send your e-waste to a recycling facility, it may not end up where you think. Much of the electronic waste created in the U.S. is exported to countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China. There it is deconstructed by men, women, and even children, who are rarely protected from the toxins. ::: When it isn't recycled, all of those toxins end up in the environment, at home and abroad. In all, electronics contribute to many environmental hazards: Climate emissions released during manufacture and operation Manufacturing wastewater dumped in rivers and streams Incineration and disposal of electronics Toxins released during mining of metals and minerals Ultimately, water is poisoned, air turns toxic, soil becomes dead, and as a result wildlife, aquatic life, and plant life all suffer. Buy durable electronics that will last longer Care for electronics to lengthen their useful life As a consumer, you can help! e-Stewards Recycle broken or obsolete electronics responsibly through e-Stewards approved by the Donate old electronics to charities Basel Action Network Sources: http://www.recyclingforcharities.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.truecycle.com http://www.greenpeace.org http://www.realsimple.com http://www.reciclemos.net http://www.greenpeace.org http://ewasteguide.info http://www.zerowasteamerica.org http://www.unep.org http://www.grid.unep.ch WellHome. Improve the weather inside. ELECTRONIC WHERE DOES IT ALL END UP? WHAT IS E-WASTE?) Electronic waste, commonly called e-waste or e-scrap, is the trash generate that's made up of obsolete, broken, or surplus electronic devices. Electronic waste can include any number of things, such as: Laptops Video game consoles S Cell phones Televisions DVDS, CDs, and other storage mediums Video Cameras Here is a list of some of the most used electronics that are frequently replaceo. Cellphones Replaced every 22 months Desktop computer Replaced every 2 years Television Replaced every 10+ years Portable music player Replaced every 2 to 3 years DVD player Replaced every 4 to 5 years Printer Replaced every 5+ years Our electronics addiction is an expensive habit, too. The average American household spends almost Ş120 every month (nearly $1,400 annually) on electronics, with the total rising every year. HOW MUCH WE ARE WASTING Every year, the world tosses 20 to 50 million metric tons of electronics, recycling only 10% to 18%. That's like throwing away 45,500 to 125,000 fully loaded 747s annually. 5% Electronic waste is the fastest-growing portion of the municipal waste stream. While other types of municipal waste are decreasing, e-waste is growing by close to 5% annually. Jan Dec Yet electronics are full of valuable resources, including silver, gold, titanium, fossil fuels, aluminum, iron, tin, copper, and much more. H MATERIAL CONTENT Li Be BCNO F OF MOBILE PHONE Mg AL Si P s CI K Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga As Br Sr Y Zr Mo Ru Pd Ag In Sn Sb Ва Tа W Pt Au Pb Bi Producing one computer and monitor requires: 530lb 48lb 1.5 tons Fossil fuels Chemicals of Water 81% of the energy associated with a computer is used during manufacture, not during operation. Electronics make up 2% of the municipal waste stream in the U.S.A. That's enough to 10 10 10 occupy more than 60 U.S. landfills. \III10 10 10 EWASTE AND HUMAN HEALTH Many of the materials used to make electronics are not at all healthy for us. If they ultimately end up in our bodies (easier than you think), they wreak havoc on our health. Electronics Toxins Health Impacts Antimony: Poisonous Nose bleeds, seizures, retardation, child development, sinus perforations Arsenic: Poisonous Barium: Gastrointestinal, neurological, and cardiovascular toxin Mouth, teeth, Beryllium: Carcinogenic, Acute Beryllium Disease and gum damage; thyroid damage Cadmium: Carcinogenic, High blood pressure, organ toxin irregular heartbeat Chromium: Organ toxin, carcinogenic Lung damage, asthma, bronchitis, cancer Dioxins: Carcinogenic Lead: Central and peripheral nervous system toxin Kidney, liver, digestive system damage; fetus neurological damage; ulcers Mercury: Central nervous system and endocrine system toxin ] Nickel: Carcinogenic, respiratory toxin Skin cancer, paralysis Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBS): Blood, skin, and organ toxin DEATH Polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Organ toxin, endocrine disruptor WHERE E-WASTE ENDS UP Those people manufacturing and deconstructing e-waste are the hardest hit with health problems. Even when you send your e-waste to a recycling facility, it may not end up where you think. Much of the electronic waste created in the U.S. is exported to countries like Ghana, Nigeria, Pakistan, India, and China. There it is deconstructed by men, women, and even children, who are rarely protected from the toxins. ::: When it isn't recycled, all of those toxins end up in the environment, at home and abroad. In all, electronics contribute to many environmental hazards: Climate emissions released during manufacture and operation Manufacturing wastewater dumped in rivers and streams Incineration and disposal of electronics Toxins released during mining of metals and minerals Ultimately, water is poisoned, air turns toxic, soil becomes dead, and as a result wildlife, aquatic life, and plant life all suffer. Buy durable electronics that will last longer Care for electronics to lengthen their useful life As a consumer, you can help! e-Stewards Recycle broken or obsolete electronics responsibly through e-Stewards approved by the Donate old electronics to charities Basel Action Network Sources: http://www.recyclingforcharities.com http://en.wikipedia.org http://www.electronicstakeback.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.truecycle.com http://www.greenpeace.org http://www.realsimple.com http://www.reciclemos.net http://www.greenpeace.org http://ewasteguide.info http://www.zerowasteamerica.org http://www.unep.org http://www.grid.unep.ch WellHome.