E-waste Scholarship

We believe that we are responsible for using technology in ways that do not harm others and understanding the impact of technology on our health, the environment, and the whole society.

Electronic waste or electronic waste is a problem that is increasing in modern society. The problem of handling a large number of outdated and discarded electronic products poses this problem; how do we handle all these garbage? Electronic waste is only about 2% of landfill waste in the US, but it accounts for 70% of national hazardous waste. Much of this toxicity is due to the large amount of lead contained in electronic products. The annual amount of electronic waste disposal is 20 million to 50 million tons, but actually only about 12.5% ​​are properly recycled. In addition to environmental protection, it is important to recycle e-waste to gather a large amount of precious metals contained in electronic products. Even with cell phones alone, over 60 million dollars of gold and silver are thrown away every year. Many "electronic waste" is not actually wasteful.

Worldwide waste streams from electronic waste - With an increase in electronic waste (e-waste) of 40 million tons per year - understanding the impact of electronic waste exposure on human health It is becoming increasingly important. Electronic waste is dangerous because parts used for laptop computers, mobile phones and televisions contain metals and chemical substances that are known to be harmful to human health. Children are particularly vulnerable to electronic waste, living and playing in or near the electronic waste recycling center.

You may have heard that electronic waste is dangerous. It's TV, computer and monitor, cell phone etc. According to EPA, electronic waste is the fastest growing municipal waste in the United States, but only 12.5% ​​of the electronic waste is recycled. You can do something meaningful for your old computer, laptop and mobile phone by donating it to a soldier's cell phone. Founded in 2004 by Robbie and Brittany Bergquist, this organization has provided over 300 million minutes of talk time worldwide through the Minutes That Matter program. Other excellent organizations offering electronics to the troubled families are Komputers 4 Kids, Dell / Goodwill Reconnect Program. It collects more than 400 million pounds of electronic equipment at the 2K Goodwill location nationwide. EPA also offers many other options