6.1.1

E-Waste

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E-Waste

E-waste refers to discarded electronic devices.

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Technology is hard to repair

  • Manufacturers often make technology which is difficult to repair, and so it is sometimes cheaper to replace a product than repair it. This contributes to e-waste.
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Newer models

  • Many consumers will replace a working device with a newer model each year.
  • This is unnecessary e-waste.
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Disposal of e-waste

  • E-waste can include toxic chemicals.
  • There are strict rules about the disposal of e-waste imposed by the Waste Electric and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
  • To bypass these rules, many organisations send e-waste to countries with fewer regulations - such as China and India.

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