Did you know…..
…..reusing and recycling electronics saves valuable resources, saves energy, protects the environment, creates jobs, revenue and taxes, and can help close the digital divide?
When you reuse and recycle electronics devices, you save the valuable metals and plastics that were mined or extracted to make the device in the first place. You also reduce the amount of energy necessary to mine new raw materials from their source. In addition, you protect the environment by properly managing hazardous materials, such as lead, mercury and cadmium, and ensure those materials do not get into the environment or effect plant, animal or human life.
In addition, reuse is a way to keep an electronic device useful. Reuse often provides disadvantaged populations, such as low-income families, with needed technology, creates job training opportunities and more.
In addition to environmental benefits, reuse and recycling also creates Indiana jobs and is good for the economy. Many organizations reside in Indiana that refurbish, resell and/or recycle electronic devices. Those companies hire and train workers, generate revenues and pay taxes.
Indiana is home to a number of organizations that refurbish, reuse and recycle electronic devices. Understanding all the paths that e.Scrap could follow helps you choose the best path for you or your organization.
Directory of Reuse and Recycling Options
Starting a cell phone recycling program
Sources of Discards
Considerations for e.Scrap Management
Paths for e.Scrap
Definitions of e.Scrap Players
Definitions of e.Scrap Activities
Now many original equipment manufacturers offer programs to take back old devices, typically for a fee or if you purchase a new product from that manufacturer. Computer Take Back Campaign Fact Sheet
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