E-waste contains hazardous materials, which can harm the environment and human health. E-waste is growing three times faster than general municipal waste in Australia, due to increased technology trends, reduced product lifespan and consumer demand for new products. Valuable materials contained in e-waste are lost when appliances, computers and other household electrical goods are sent to landfill.
Recycle your e-waste to:
- reduce landfill
- protect the air and waterways from harmful materials
- minimise consumption of raw materials to produce electronic products
- reduce greenhouse gases created in the production of new materials.
Source : Sustainability Victoria