A Solution to E-Waste

In the past decade, there has been a deep development in the field of high-tech production. Currently, with the periodic introduction of new electronic equipment with enhanced functions, the scale of the electronic market continues to expand. According to the news of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), consumers expect to purchase 500 million consumer electronics products in the US in 2008. "(Electronic Recycling Alliance, 2010) As a result, The tendency to exchange is clear.

Recycling raw materials from spent electronic products is the most effective solution to increasing problems of electronic waste. Most electronic equipment contains various materials such as metals that can be recycled for future use. By eliminating and providing the possibility of recycling, complete natural resources are protected and atmospheric and water pollution due to dangerous disposal is avoided. In addition, recycling reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the production of new products. Another advantage of recycling e-waste is that many materials can be recycled. "Recyclable materials include" iron-based metals (iron-based) and non-ferrous metals, glass, various plastics ". "Nonferrous metals, mainly aluminum and copper can be re-melted and remanufactured, iron-based metals such as steel can also be reused"

Why is such a problem in electronic waste? In addition to handling a large amount of electronic waste, the world is concerned with harmful substances contained in electronic waste. Various materials such as heavy metals, gas, plastic, chlorinated solvents are used for the manufacture of electronic products and their parts. The most common toxic substances contained in electronic waste are as follows. How will the changing waste trends develop into an electronic waste crisis? Over the past few decades, our society has become increasingly dependent on electronics and electronics to make it more accessible. Fifty years ago, when families purchased television, they saved television for over 10 years before processing the television. However, as the company continues to introduce new upgrades and improved technology, many families upgrade television every few years.