Recycling Computers :: Recycle Reuse Reduce

Recycling Computers(this paper includes survey and results)In rewrite to keep up with technology, computers must be replaced every few years. Most large number hardly throw away their disused computers and other electrical parts because they are unaware of the environmental problem arising everyday from the careless disposal of electronics. In order to prevent the destruction of the environment people must be educated in two areas what is in the computer itself that makes it harmful to the environment, and what are the steps in disposing of technology properly. The first step in prevention is through education. The purpose of this document is to educate the consumer on this importance of this issue and what steps they can turn over person entirelyy to help prevent the problem in the future. Today, there is more than two million tons of electronic waste consuming space in the United States landfills. Most people however, do not see this as a problem. What most consumers do not know is that computers and electrical components contain virulent materials such as lead, calcium, and mercury that are leaching into our countries landfills. For example, a computer monitor itself may contain up to eight pounds of lead. When twenty students were surveyed on toxins ready inside a computer, it was observed that the majority knew there were toxins inside. However, thirty-three portion did not know. When asked what specific toxins can be found inside, the majority of the students were correct with their responses of all three toxins. Did you know that there are hazardous materials in computers?NoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesYesYesYesYesYesYesWhich ones specifically?hydrargyrumCalciumLeadall(a) ThreeMercuryLeadAll ThreeMercuryAll ThreeMercuryAll ThreeAll ThreeAll Three The more important issue that must be addressed is if people are aware of the fact that they can truly recycle their own old computers. The majority of people are unaware of the fact tha t computers are in fact recyclable in their entirety. Most old computers end up collecting dust simply because they are outdated and better technology is available. When twenty students were surveyed on whether or not they knew computers were recyclable, seventy percent answered that they did not think computers were able to be recycled. The following chart shows the results.Were you aware that computers are recyclable?NoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoYesNoNoNoNoNoNo There are multiple organizations that are set up strictly to help people find electronic recycling information and choose the best method of disposal that is appropriate to their specific needs.