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GO GREEN<\/strong> with e-waste recycling!<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div> \t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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We all know about a discarded stock of electronics at home: an old cell phone, MP3 player or three old remote controls, two worn-out batteries and a box of unused charging cables. In almost every household you can find old electrical appliances waiting to be disposed. There are many reasons for keeping discarded electronics, like planning to reuse it someday or keeping due to emotional commitment to such devices. Sometimes the reason is that people are simply not aware of the recycling options and may not know where to responsibly dispose of their e-waste.<\/p>\n
E-waste \u2013 electronic waste \u2013 has become an essential part of everyday life and the way in which we produce, consume and dispose is unsustainable. On average, the total weight of global electronics consumption increases annually by 2.5 million metric tons with a result of 53.6 million tons of generated e-waste globally according to the Global E-Waste Monitor 2020. The growth of e-waste is obvious and for that reason CIRECON will show you how to leave a green footprint on our planet and protect the environment with small steps but great impact.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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WHAT<\/strong> is e-waste<\/span><\/a><\/li>
WHY<\/strong> recycle e-waste<\/span><\/a><\/li>
HOW<\/strong> do I dispose correctly<\/span><\/a><\/li>
MINIMIZE<\/strong> your e-waste<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>WHAT<\/strong> is e-waste<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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E<\/strong>–waste<\/strong>\u00a0means\u00a0electronic<\/strong> products nearing the end of their ‘useful life’. It includes any electrical and electronic equipment that\u2019s been discarded. Computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax machines are common electronic<\/strong>\u00a0products. Many of these products are still working and can be reused or refurbished. Broken items have to be recycled by certified recycling centers, therefore the correct collection is a high issue. The European Commission has divided e-waste into the following six categories.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Temperature exchange equipment\u00a0 <\/b><\/h6>\n
Refrigerators, Freezers, Equipment which automatically deliver cold products, Air-conditioning equipment, Dehumidifying equipment,<\/p>\n
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Heat pumps, Radiators containing oil and other temperature exchange equipment using fluids other than water for the temperature exchange.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Screens & monitors<\/b><\/h6>\n
Equipment containing screens having a surface greater than 100 cm\u00b2 like Screens, Televisions, LCD photo frames, Monitors, Laptops, Notebooks,<\/p>\n
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Tablets, eBook-\/e-Readers.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Lamps<\/b><\/h6>\n
Straight fluorescent lamps, Compact fluorescent lamps, Fluorescent lamps, High intensity discharge lamps – including pressure sodium lamps and<\/p>\n
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metal halide lamps, Low pressure sodium lamps, LED lamps.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Large equipment<\/b><\/h6>\n
Any external dimension more than 50 cm like Washing machines, Clothes dryers, Dish washing machines, Cookers, Electric stoves, Electric hot<\/p>\n
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plates, Luminaires, Equipment reproducing sound or images, Musical equipment (excluding pipe organs installed in churches), Appliances for knitting and\u00a0 weaving, Large computer-mainframes, Large printing machines, Copying equipment, Large coin slot machines, Large medical devices, Large monitoring and control instruments, Large appliances which automatically deliver products and money, Photovoltaic panels. Household appliances; IT and telecommunication equipment; consumer equipment; luminaires; equipment reproducing sound or images, musical equipment; electrical and electronic tools; toys, leisure and sports equipment; medical devices; monitoring and control instruments; automatic dispensers; equipment for the generation of electric currents.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Small equipment<\/b><\/h6>\n
No external dimension more than 50 cm like Vacuum cleaners, Carpet sweepers, Appliances for sewing, Luminaires, Microwaves, Ventilation<\/p>\n
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equipment, Irons, Toasters, Electric knives, Electric kettles, Clocks and Watches, Electric shavers, Scales, Appliances for hair and body care, Radio sets, Digital cameras, Video cameras, Video recorders, Hi-fi equipment, Musical instruments, Equipment reproducing sound or images, Electrical and electronic toys, Sports equipment, Computers for biking, diving, running, rowing, etc., Smoke detectors, Heating regulators, Thermostats, Small Electrical and electronic tools, Small medical devices, Small Monitoring and control instruments, Small Appliances which automatically deliver products, Small equipment with integrated photovoltaic panels. Household appliances; consumer equipment; luminaires; equipment reproducing sound or images, musical equipment; electrical and electronic tools; toys, leisure and sports equipment; medical devices; monitoring and control instruments; automatic dispensers; equipment for the generation of electric currents. This category does not include equipment included in categories 1 to 3 and 6.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Small IT and <\/b>telecommunication equipment<\/b><\/h6>\n
No external dimension more than 50 cm like Mobile phones (smartphones, phablets etc.), GPS and navigation equipment, Pocket calculators, Routers,<\/p>\n
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Personal computers, Printers, Telephones.<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>
WHY<\/strong> recycle e-waste<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\n
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Treasure or trash?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Advantages of recycling e-waste<\/span><\/p>\n
Electrical appliances contain many toxic substances. If those get into the environment they are a danger for humans, animals, and plants. Unfortunately, the sad reality is that illegal waste disposal is a major issue, especially when it comes to electronic waste. The health of many inhabitants in countries with a bad e-waste management system is buried under the mountains of our old appliances. Electronic waste is hoarded, sorted with the bare hand and things that seem too worthless are simply burned. We can no longer ignore these facts.<\/p>\n
E-waste is growing and with that surge comes the need for effective electronics recycling programs.\u00a0According to a January 2020 report from the World Economic Forum<\/a>, e-waste is now the fastest-growing waste stream in the world, with an estimated waste stream of 53.6 million tons in 2019. This is a growth of 9.2 Mt since 2014. It\u2019s important to keep reinforcing that message. Throwing e-waste on landfills with bad recycling conditions causes less recycling rates of valuable raw materials and causes more harm than good.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Gadget hoarding<\/strong><\/h3>\n
A growing problem in the digital age<\/span><\/p>\n
Do you have such a box with old cables, smartphones or your old game boy? Just because you might need that stuff again sometime? Maybe you will be a gadget hoarder, too! Gadget hoarding is a term for keeping unused electronics at home without using them anymore and it has become a widespread phenomenon, which is getting worse and worse due to digitalization. It needs to be clear, that these devices contain parts with the potential to make new products out of them and preserve natural resources through the recycling of secondary raw materials.<\/p>\n
And why is gadget hoarding such a big problem for human health? First of all, you should always remember that an old electrical appliance is full of toxic substances that can pollute our environment. Old appliances that are incorrectly stored at home can also become a dangerous ticking time bomb. Please keep in mind that gadget hoarding of old electronics with a damaged lithium-ion-battery can be very dangerous due to a higher risk of fire and explosion! Due to this the disposal of electronics and batteries should always be separated.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>
HOW<\/strong> do I dispose correctly<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The big question is: How to dispose the old electronic devices correctly?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n
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