What is the impact of e-waste on the environment?
With the rise of technology, our lives revolve around electronic devices. From clock radios to mp3 players, ovens, toasters, coffee machines and more, electronic devices are widely present in our daily lives. If they make life simpler, they also represent a real danger to the environment.
Indeed, damaged electronic devices usually end up in the trash or on the sidewalk. They thus create a significant ecological impact. In fact, the United Nations Environment Programme estimates that more than 50 million tonnes of e-waste is produced each year worldwide.
Recently, a study in Canada found that nearly 200,000 tonnes of electronic equipment were shipped to Canadian landfills each year, resulting in gradual contamination of soils and groundwater. The same study showed that this electronic waste contained up to 4,750 tons of lead, a metal known for its harmful effects on the neurological system.
Why is it important to know how to manage e-waste?
An electronic device in the garbage or on the sidewalk becomes a real public health problem. Indeed, electronic waste contains all kinds of components. They contain not only plastics, but also heavy or precious metals.
When not disposed of in the right way, electronic waste releases substances such as mercury, lead or cadmium. These substances can then contaminate the air, water and soil. They thus become a danger not only for the environment, but also for human health. It is for this reason that it is strongly recommended to call on a specialized team for the collection of electronic waste and its recycling.
Recyclage Québec: the solution to reduce your ecological impact
In one of its recent media releases, UNEP reported that the lack of recycling around the world is causing the depletion of special metals that could be used for the development of clean technologies. In developed countries such as Canada, nearly 80% of the computer and electronic parts on the market are recyclable and reusable. But in reality, only a small part of the computer and electronic equipment is recycled. Yet we all want to leave a better world for the next generation.
Today, more than ever, computer recycling and electronic recycling are emerging as simple ways to significantly reduce our ecological impact. With these solutions, it is indeed possible to concretize the good intentions and thus make a commendable gesture in favor of the environment. Moreover, more and more people are aware of this.
According to the results of a survey, Canadians have recycled more than one million tonnes of e-waste in recent years. These include video cards, SSDs, external drives, internal drives, sound cards, motherboards, etc. These efforts demonstrate a high level of commitment to the cause of ecology. If you also have worn electronic devices at home, call on a specialized professional for the collection of your electronic waste.
Why contact our company for electronic recovery?
Many devices can be classified as e-waste when out of service. Whatever their nature, it is important to collaborate with a specialized company for an electronic recovery made in compliance with the standards in force.
With many years of experience in the field of electronic recycling, we are able to support you effectively in your project. Indeed, our company has qualified professionals ready to intervene quickly in your home to help you get rid of your electronic waste in the Greater Montreal area. With us, you have the certainty of enjoying a fast service that is also of irreproachable quality.
Depending on the case, you can contact us to recycle your old computer park. If the conditions are met, we can find a specialist PC to ensure the repair of your computer. If the material is too damaged to be repaired, we proceed to dismantle, shred and redesign to extract the raw materials that will be reused for the manufacture of other products.
Thanks to our know-how, we can recycle a wide range of materials. Whether it’s for an old cell phone, laptop, computer screen, monitor, electronic battery or any other computer equipment, you can count on us for efficient recycling. Do not hesitate to entrust us with your electronic waste!
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