So, what is ecycling?
eCycling is reusing or recycling your existing computer equipment so that the greatest environmental, and social, benefit can be realized. The familiar mantra of "reduce, reuse, and recycle," as is often seen with the three chasing arrows symbol, is the ideal path for the life of many business and consumer goods, including electronics. Reducing the total quantity of equipment we buy, with a particular focus on reducing our purchase of products containing hazardous materials, is the first step toward decreasing our environmental footprint. Reusing is the second and recycling is the last alternative. This resource kit provides information on the entire lifecycle of electronics and contains useful information to help you address your e-waste concerns.
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Why should you ecycle?
As we become more dependent on electronic products, the stockpile of used computers, monitors, and televisions grows. The Government Accountability Office estimates this growth at the rate of 100 million products each year. Individuals, companies, and governments are becoming more aware of the need to find new ways to manage this waste stream. Many of the options being developed focus on ‘eCycling’ either donating electronic devices so they can be reused by those that need them, or recycling them to recover useful materials.
Can I Recycle This?
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