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Computer Recycling: How Does it Work?

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  Technology advancement makes you keep up with the latest technology and you probably have old computers lying around that you have no idea what to do with. These electronic devices contain toxic and hazardous chemicals that are released into the environment.  The process of recovering material from old devices for use in new products is known as e-waste or electronics recycling. Electronic waste is also known as e-scrap or e-waste which is produced by broken electronic devices. When we reuse or reprocess discarded desktop computers and laptops is referred to as computer recycling. Computer components such as monitors, screens, keyboards, motherboards, and central processors are also included. It helps to promote human and environmental health by disposing of computers and their parts in an environmentally friendly manner. Computers are typically constructed from cadmium, silicon, lead, mercury, and a variety of other materials. Here is a step-by-step procedure how are comput...

5 Office Electronics You Can Recycle

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  Today, the majority of businesses rely on electronics to remain operational and relevant in their respective markets. As the demands of business growth, so do our electronic requirements. Companies are constantly on the lookout for the newest, fastest, and smartest technologies to help them manage their hectic day-to-day workload. When new gadgets hit the market, we buy them and replace them with new ones. Electronic devices are intended to make our lives easier but because they contain toxic substances and if not disposed of and recycled properly it becomes a health hazard. Most of us do not think about what happens to these devices when we do not discard or upgrade them. Electronic device use has increased rapidly around the world. Given the volume of e-waste generated and the presence of both toxic and valuable materials in it, e-waste is a growing problem. If not handled properly and exposure occurs, all of these elements can have a severe human impact.  The hazardous ma...