E-waste is generated worldwide in excess of 40 million tons every year, but only 13% is recycled. All too often, older electronics are not properly disposed of as newer ones become obsolete.
A toxic component in e-waste affects almost every system in the human body, including the nervous system and reproductive system, the brain, heart, liver, kidneys, and causes birth defects.
The poison arsenic is also harmful to your health. Arsenic is found in many electronics. Low doses of arsenic can damage the nervous, respiratory, skin, and liver systems, while high doses are lethal
The e-waste equivalent of 348 aircraft carriers will be disposed of in landfills each year. By recycling obsolete electronics, we protect the planet and everyone's health and safety.