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E waste is taking over the world: What Can We Do to minimize it?

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  Technology has advanced so rapidly in the last few decades that it's difficult to imagine life without smartphones, GPS maps, laptop computers, electronic devices, and many more. Discarded electrical or electronic devices are referred to as electronic waste (also known as e-waste). Improper disposal and processing of this waste can result in negative human and environmental consequences. Device life cycles are shortening—many products will be discarded once their batteries die, to be replaced with new ones. Companies purposefully plan their products' obsolescence by updating the design or software and discontinuing support for older models, so that it is now usually cheaper and easier to buy a new product than to repair an old one. Meanwhile, the businesses continue to profit from consistent sales. Here are some ways how we can minimize E-waste : Sell your old electronics: Selling or donating your electronic devices to those in need is one of the simplest and most effective w...

What are the precious metal inside computer scrap?

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  The value of computers in the scrap industry has changed dramatically as technology has advanced over the last few decades. The scrap metals found inside computers have changed over time as a result of major changes. We can find old and non – functional computers in large quantities at offices, homes, schools, etc. These old computers might contain valuable metals like gold, copper, and aluminum. While sleek modern laptops do not contain the abundance of precious metals found in heavier, older units, they can still be profitable. You must recycle your electronics because the number of people and businesses who recycle their electronics is low. Some people may be unaware that precious metals can be found in electronic devices, but some very valuable metals can be found in electronic scrap. Electronic devices that have been used can be reused, recycled, and resold. When you recycle your electronic devices, you are not only protecting your data, but you are also earning money from t...

Why Businesses Should Consider Electronic Recycling Services?

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  Many businesses today rely on electronics for fast functioning their work, so there is an increasing demand by businesses for electronic needs. As companies are always on the lookout for the fastest, smartest and latest technologies to help them manage their hectic day–to–day operations. People just think of plastic when it comes to recycling but there are other things like electrical gadgets such as phones, laptops, etc can also be recycled. We must be careful of how we dispose of our gadgets when they reach the end of their useful lives, given our society’s ever-accelerating rate of technological progress. Recycling electronic debris does more than clear your house or office. It helps the world and its people in a variety of ways. As electronic garbage is made up of a mixture of plastic and hazardous elements. Its destructive qualities have the potential to harm both the environment and humans. Harmful material in these gadgets includes lead, mercury, arsenic, beryllium, etc. T...