Why Reuse And Recycle Used Electronics?
Electronic products have dramatically changed and improved the way we live. Consumer demand for new and innovative technologies has never been greater. There is concern that demand for the latest technical advancement will result in rapid obsolescence and the generation of large volumes of used or discarded electronic products. There is also concern that ultimate disposal of “end of life” electronics may pose environmental risks due to the presence of chemicals, such as lead and mercury. Electronic products offer significant reuse and recycling opportunities. The reuse and recycling of end of life electronics will minimize any possible negative impacts that waste electronics may pose for the environment by reducing the need for product disposal. Reuse and recycling also provide added environmental benefits in the form of energy and resource conservation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has ranked waste management activities according to their environmental impact. The Ag
