Recycling one million laptops saves the energy equivalent to the electricity used by more than 3,500 US homes in a year
For every million cell phones we recycle, 35 thousand pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, 75 pounds of gold and 33 pounds of palladium can be recovered.
Children's exposure to developmental neurotoxins containing in e-waste such as lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium and PBDEs can lead to a higher risk of lower IQ, impaired cognitive function, and other adverse effects.
Demonstrated through audits and other means that we continually meet specific high environmental standards and safely manage used electronics.
TVs, monitors, mobile phones and computers are typically tested for reuse and repaired. If broken, they may be disassembled for parts still having high value
Nineteen states have passed laws requiring the recycling of old electronics, which contain both precious metals and toxic pollutants and are piling up in garages and closets - or worse, getting dumped overseas. Thirteen other states are considering laws.
The fact that U.S. electronic waste is often exported to be scrapped by children under unsafe conditions in developing nations is a disgrace.