Recycling E-waste is not as simple as just crushing a soda can and tossing it in the recycling bin. Your typical disposal method is inadequate for dealing with toxic materials such as lead, cadmium and mercury or for recovering rare materials like copper, silver and gold. Letting these materials sit out in landfills or be disposed of through incinerators causes toxins to be released into the atmosphere, seep into the environment, contaminate vital natural resources and leaves metric tons worth of viable rare materials in landfills leaching into our water supply and oceans. By informing communities about the proper methods of E-waste recycling, we aim to reduce the volume of toxic materials that end up being discarded while making the world a cleaner and safer place for all.

Involving the Community

Taking care of our planet and the environment we live in is a burden that rests upon the shoulders of each and every person in the world. However, most of us aren’t entirely sure how to help. The average person separates their trash, puts out their recycle bin and tries not to litter. But when it comes to handling E-waste, the average person treats their old TV the same as a carton of rancid milk.