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However, there’s no definition for e-waste so whether or not appliances are technically e-waste is yet to be determined. While we most commonly associate computers, fax machines, cell phones, and charging cables with e-waste, it could also apply to appliances. The term e-waste is loosely applied to electronic equipment when it’s reached the end of its useful life, but there is no clear definition of what e-waste is.

not all e-waste recycling is created equally:.

If e-waste is the fastest growing waste stream, then we’ve got to make sure that we’re disposing our electronics – the right way!

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This is one post in a series of posts I’m doing called “How to Recycle – the Right Way!”įirst we did How to Recycle Metals – the Right Way! Then we had How to Recycle Paper -The Right Way! On the flip side, when it’s time for you to buy a new device, make sure that you check the secondhand market!īetween my husband and I, our last two electronic purchases, laptop and cell phone, were both bought refurbished! When you have your old electronics refurbished, they can stay in the waste stream for as long as possible.

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Since 2008, SellCell has helped 2 million plus users trade in their electronics! They ensure recycling codes of conduct are enforced for the safe and non-hazardous disposal of goods. If you need to upgrade, think of trading your old devices in to have them refurbished instead of just sending them off to be recycled.Ĭompanies like SellCell help users trade-in hundreds of thousands of phones and tablets per year, significantly reducing e-waste. One of the best things you can do is hold onto your electronic devices for as long as possible before recycling. Not sure what that is? Check out my blog post What is Zero Waste? What is the Circular Economy? It’s a way to keep us spending money.Īfter all, how can they churn a profit if all of us hold onto our devices for decades?Ī lot of this also harkens to planned obsolescence. Old models are phased out by making them difficult to repair or not offering updates. They want us to keep reaching for just a little bit better technology. Many manufacturers continue to create new and “better” devices year after year.

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I won’t be able to update my browser or maybe the Adobe Suite, which I depend on for my business, won’t be compatible.

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The problem is, eventually, software won’t work on my laptop. I love my laptop and would be perfectly content for it to stick with me for many more years to come.Īll thoughts and opinions are my own for more information please see my disclosure policy. Which might run pretty slow… which might weigh 15lbs… which might have a teeny tiny memory space… but it’s still working great! * knock on wood*Īlso, if you want to knock on wood for me… I’d appreciate that. I’m so proud to be typing this blog post on my 10 year old laptop. Each year more and more electronics are bought, used, and discarded.

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Full Report: Implementation Study of the R2 and e-Stewards® Electronics Recycling Certification Programs (pdf) (1.E-waste is the fastest growing solid waste stream.

Fact Sheet: Implementation Study of the R2 & e-Stewards® Electronics Recycling Certification Programs (pdf) (279.51 KB, February 2016).

EPA offers suggested strategies and recommendations for improving implementation of the Standards.įrequent Questions about the Implementation Study of the R2 & e-Stewards ® Electronics Recycling Certification Programs

The study found that overall, the e-Stewards ® and R2 certification programs are generally being implemented well with opportunities for improvement identified in many of the topic areas assessed in the study. EPA’s Implementation Study of the Responsible Recycling ('R2') Standard for Electronics Recyclers and the e-Stewards ® Standard for Responsible Recycling and Reuse of Electronic Equipment ©('e-Stewards ®') recycling standards fulfills a key commitment under the National Strategy for Electronics Stewardship, which tasks the federal government to lead by example in encouraging the environmentally preferable design and responsible management of used electronics.