By Dorothy Wright


Technology has come a long way from when people first started using appliances. There are some computers big enough to hack into a satellite into orbit but small enough to fit into a small tote bag. The world has even moved o from Pentium. So where do the old ones go? Where are the fat-back TVs now? The answer is in landfills, at least for most of them. Electronics recycling IL is a practice that takes care of the looming problem. Currently, the world generates about 49 Million metric tons of e-waste but then what about five or ten years down the line?

Among the most prominent benefits is the reduction in environmental pollution. Waste is taken to landfills. 49 Million metric tons is a lot and if nothing is done about it, the landfills could start claiming virgin land for dumping. This practice would save the world from becoming one big dumping ground.

The elements that make up these appliances can be very toxic. If the toxins sip through the soil into the ground-water, it puts the people at risk of diseases and conditions brought about by infected water. The same toxins could also generate fumes that render the air around the landfill unbreathable. This would affect the people who lie close to these landfills homeless of sick. Responsible handling of e-waste means a reduction in the level of pollution in the world.

Most parts of these old appliances are reusable. With little to no processing, the parts can be readied for re-utilization. The process is much simpler and less costly than making the same parts from scratch. This is why companies like Apple have decided to set up their own facilities. Such companies can be trusted to get rid of the toxic parts responsibly without causing harm to the people. The companies even offer to pay shipping costs. Being a part of the movement will cost absolutely nothing.

Nothing like some tax deduction to sweeten the deal. Most companies will grant the person a Tax Deductible Donation Acknowledgement. This document says that one took part in a charitable act. The document is sent in with the rest of the tax filing. The government then grants a partial relief of the tax burden.

Appliances take up space. Once one pays much less tax, they will have the funds to upgrade to the latest technologies. One will also have more space in the house to keep the new upgrades. The new technologies are developed with options like solar power making it easier for the regulars of this world to contribute to the energy-saving efforts.

How does this company turn reuse revenue? Is there enough money such that taking shortcuts would be irresponsible and detrimental to the financial position? How does the company handle retrieval of the precious metals and other reusable parts? What are the responsible steps taken to ensure the low-value toxic parts are well handled? These are the questions to pose before engaging a company.

A company that has committed itself to this practice must be ready to reveal the processes by which responsibility is achieved. They must also have a voice in the struggle for freedom from excessive e-waste. One should also ask around the environmentalists. The company should be in good standing with this community.




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