Millions of metric tons of electronic waste are generated globally, and landfills are filled with pollution-causing chemicals that also contribute to the direct loss of valuable and infinite resources in the world. Apart from that, e-waste is the fastest growing waste stream in the world, and in recent years it has been increasing by 40 percent. There are several reasons for the increase in e-waste, and that is why electronic recycling is considered the best alternative for decreasing e-waste.
Technology is developing rapidly, and many people are advancing themselves with advanced technological devices. Many countries are growing rapidly and know the value of advanced devices that a person needs to upgrade their lives and easily solve the issues of daily life. The sending of e-waste is run by two factors, one is handling of cheaper export e-waste and the demand for low amount electronic goods in the importing countries. Many parts of Africa and Asia are quite common dumping grounds.
Dumping grounds are the area where people also do the electronic recycling step. The harmful chemicals and pollution from recycling affect the people living in these areas. The products are manually disposed of and burned in the air. However, we all know that electronic products contain many toxic and chemical substances. The brain, lungs, kidneys, and many other organs are affected by electronic recycling.
Apart from this, many chemical e-products are composed by electronic recycling providers. Electronic waste contains a lot of precious metals like gold, silver, copper, platinum, and palladium, which are available in the devices. If you want to buy a product, choose one that is sustainable or has a long life. With that, you are also able to reduce e-waste and eventually help the nature and lives of the people in rural areas. Our main motive is to protect our environment without affecting our daily lives. This is how we can proudly say that we are also life savers and environment protectors through e-waste.
