Responsible recycling
Did You Know?
88% of the 4 million computers and 3 million TV's purchased in Australia every year will end up in landfill - this contributes to the 140,000+ tonnes of electronic waste generated by Australians every year
E-waste is responsible for 70% of the toxic chemicals such as lead, cadmium and mercury found in landfill - and 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions would be saved if half of the televisions discarded annually were recycled
E-waste can cause serious environmental problems due to toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury and arsenic that pollute our soil and water and disrupt our ecosystems and our health.
But Did You also Know?
98% of the components in your computer or television can be fully recycled
88% of the 4 million computers and 3 million TV's purchased in Australia every year will end up in landfill - this contributes to the 140,000+ tonnes of electronic waste generated by Australians every year
E-waste is responsible for 70% of the toxic chemicals such as lead, cadmium and mercury found in landfill - and 23,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions would be saved if half of the televisions discarded annually were recycled
E-waste can cause serious environmental problems due to toxic chemicals such as lead, mercury and arsenic that pollute our soil and water and disrupt our ecosystems and our health.
But Did You also Know?
98% of the components in your computer or television can be fully recycled