Free IT e-Waste Disposal Program for School, an initiative by
work towards a more sustainable future.
Sustainability is critical. we can mitigate the environmental hazards associated with e-waste.
significant impact on the environment
- Rapid Technological Advancement:
Rapid technological advancement leads to frequent upgrades and shorter lifecycles of electronic devices, resulting in a significant increase in e-waste. - Improper Disposal:
Improper disposal of electronic devices by individuals and organizations can lead to e-waste ending up in landfills or being incinerated, causing harmful environmental impacts. - Toxic Substances:
Improper disposal or recycling of electronic devices can release toxic substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and flame retardants, contaminating soil, water, and air, posing risks to human and ecosystem health. - Energy Consumption:
The life cycle of electronic devices, from production to disposal, consumes significant energy, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.
create a genuine,
measurable impact.
The world produces as much as
50 Mn tonnes
of e-waste a year, weighing more than all of the commercial airliners ever made.
Less than 20% of e-waste is formally recycled
80%
either ending up in landfill or being informally recycled
source : https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/un-report-time-seize-opportunity-tackle-challenge-e-waste
Includes :
- desktop computers
- laptops
- servers
- and associated peripherals such as keyboards, mice & monitors.
Includes :
- smartphones
- tablets
- e-readers, and other portable devices used for communication, browsing, and information access.
Includes :
- laser printers
- inkjet printers
- all-in-one printers
- photo printers
- scanners, and their accompanying accessories.
Includes :
- routers
- switches
- modems
- Wi-Fi devices
- network cables
- and related networking accessories.
Includes :
- hard drives
- solid-state drives (SSDs)
- external storage devices
- USB flash drives
- memory cards
- and optical storage media like CDs and DVDs.
Includes :
- IT peripherals and accessories such as speakers, webcams, microphones, headphones, USB hubs, and docking stations.
- aged media like CDs and DVDs.
Includes :
- enterprise-level servers
- data storage devices
- networking infrastructure
- and cooling systems used in data centers
Includes :
- IT-related office equipment like copiers, fax machines, scanners, and multifunction devices.
