E-Waste

Electronic waste is becoming a big environmental issue.  Computers, cell phones, and other used electronics are being dumped illegally in countries like China and Nigeria.  Countries like the United States have no system for recycling these electronic devices.  Most places end up sending their e-waste overseas to China and Nigeria because it is inexpensive.  The electronics that are being dumped in those countries can cause environmental issues.  The electronics are burned to get precious metals.  Those parts that are burned such as the plastic give off cancerous pollutants.  The problem is that the labor it takes to recycle these electronics are expensive, so countries just send their stuff to countries where the labor is cheap such as China and Nigeria.

Some ways that you can recycle your old electronics is to make sure the recycler you use is environmently friendly.  Most computer manufacters have good recylcing programs.  Another solution is that you could try and use your electronics as long as you can.  Instead of getting new cell phones and computers every year, try to use the same one for as long as you can.