[INFOGRAPHIC] Shades of Green: Where is all the E-waste Going?
Do you care about where your electronic equipments end up once you have conveniently disposed them off away from your close proximity? The whole reality to the treatment of e-waste is an ugly tale of indifference, ignorance and lack of concern on part of the authorities as well as the common man.
The e-waste that is so innocuously disposed off by us has very serious implications that reach far beyond our imagination. The waste disposed by the people in countries like America and Canada is shipped off to poor countries where it is ruthlessly dumped in vacant lands where it starts to spread toxics and turns the area into a wasteland rendering it useless.
Eventually, it becomes a menace to the environment, affecting each one of us on a personal as well as social level. Since there are no particular rules in place governing proper disposal and treatment of waste in these regions, it becomes a true detriment to the society that needs to be closely watched and controlled.
The following infographic depicts for you some of the most startling facts about e-waste and how it lashes back at us…
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About The Author Kelly Sampson
Kelly Sampson is a writer, blogger, and environmental enthusiast. She has strong opinions about climate change, the dogs vs. cats debate, and Oxford commas. She has lent Hummingbird International her engaging and spirited voice and turned our blog into a great place to find valuable information about e-waste, e-waste recycling, and the ITAD industry. Explore our blog to read more of her work.