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1 Module 8 Case Study E-Waste Nashally N. Santiago Rivera CSCI 109 Hughes, Philmore October 1, 2023

E-Waste Sustainable electronics, in simpler words are devices like smartphones, TV’s, tablets, e- readers, etc. These electronics are made with sustainable materials. (Davis,2022). Sustainable materials refer to items that are built with nontoxic chemicals and they can be recycled. Electronics contains heavy metals, batteries, and other toxic materials. When thrown again these electronics convert into being e-waste. E-waste compromise 70% of toxic materials. This means that smartphones and other devices are not sustainable as advertised. Electronic waste is the term that describes electronic products that have accomplished their job and are not good anymore. Due to the short life of electronics, the waste of electronics has been growing globally and it is necessary for us to start recycling them to help control the e-waste. The environmental protection agency estimates that only 15 to 20 percent of e-waste is recycled. (Flaherty,2023). Electronics contain various toxic elements that can cause major damage to our environment. Studies show that companies who are dedicated to building electronics have been failing to maintain their products sustainability. It is known that around 80% of the carbon footprint of an electronic device is created from the manufacturing process. Companies have been trying to improve their devices by using less plastic and building glass screens to be more sustainable. Even with these improvements, the amount of energy that will be 2

required for our electronics will double in a few years. (Davis,2022). It is recommended that we buy refurbished items to help reduce the damage. Manufacturers can improve the situation by giving credit for the old electronics. This doesn’t mean that the credit should be given only when upgrading a device, but also when one wants to recycle an old one without having to be forced to upgrade. Shopping malls, public attractions, and city buildings should implement a “drop box” in which a person can drop an electronic device instead of just throwing electronic items in the trash. The same way that we have recycling bins, we should have an electronic bin where devices could be properly disposed of as well. People like to live a comfortable life and to help reduce all the electronic waste that has been building through the years, companies should focus not only on building sustainable devices, but also on providing a way to properly dispose of them when they become unserviceable. References 3

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Davis, J. (2022). Sustainable Electronics-10 Facts You Need to Know (Beeco). https://www.beeco.green/blog/sustainable-electronics/ Flaherty, E. (2023). 10 Things You Should Know About Recycled Electronics. https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/10-things-you-should-know-about-recycling- electronics/ 4

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