Interesting Facts about Computer Recycling and other Related Information

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Interesting Facts
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Computer
Recycling and other
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What Is Computer Recycling?
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It is the process of recycling and refurbishing
old computer parts into new, usable parts.
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FACTS
Electronics contain toxic chemicals which are
hazardous to both human and environment.
Most computer parts can be recycled and reused.
There are 50M metric tons of e-waste/year.
75 of fossil fuels and energy used by a computer
are actually consumed during manufacturing.
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U.S. alone has 3.2M tons of e-waste since users
have 4.2M computers in homes or businesses which
will soon be outdated.
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Only 15 20 of e-waste are being recycled in
the US (2007). 25 were collected for recycling.
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Management of Used and End-Of-Life Electronics in 2009 Management of Used and End-Of-Life Electronics in 2009 Management of Used and End-Of-Life Electronics in 2009 Management of Used and End-Of-Life Electronics in 2009 Management of Used and End-Of-Life Electronics in 2009
Ready for End of Life Management (Million of Units) Disposed (Million of Units) Collected for Recycling (Million of Units) Rate of Collection for Recycling (By Weight)
Computers 47.4 29.4 18 38
Between 2000 and 2007 about 500 million personal
computers became obsolete and were discarded. The
bulk of this refuse entered the municipal solid
waste stream. 
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Common Computer Parts that can be Recycled

• Glass Monitor
• Keyboard
• CD-ROM Drive
• Plastic Case
• Cathode Ray Tube
• Cables
• Copper in Power Cord
• Metal from Circuit board
• Printer cartridges
• Batteries

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Here are some benefits of recycling computers
Reduces landfill space.
Creates less toxic chemical emissions.
Allows people to buy used computers at an
affordable price.
Can be used as source of lead for other products.
Conserves energy use in manufacturing plants.
Provides useful donations for charity
organizations.
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Recycling computers will not only create more
computers but a chance for others to use
technology.
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