Are consumer electronics manufacturers doing anything to make the situation better?
Manufacturers are taking action to counter e-waste in a number of ways, from changing product design to offering reuse and recycling programs. Many manufacturers are working to “design out” hazardous materials and “design in” environmentally-sound materials, including recycled content. They are also continuously innovating product designs in order to make consumer electronics product components more easily recyclable. Finally, many manufacturers offer recycling services free of charge or for a nominal fee.
Manufacturers are taking action to counter e-waste in a number of ways, from changing product design to offering reuse and recycling programs. Many manufacturers are working to “design out” hazardous materials and “design in” environmentally-sound materials, including recycled content. They are also continuously innovating product designs in order to make consumer electronics product components more easily recyclable. Finally, many manufacturers offer recycling services free of charge or for a nominal fee.
