Comments on: An intro to e-waste: Why it’s a problem

By: Albert John Rogers

Albert John Rogers — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:54:56 +0000

Having been born in Scotland and spent some time in Ireland, I am very aware that the world-wide problem of Fossil Fuel Waste can hardly be addressed even in places in the tropics.
Worse, when storms or mere electronic decay end the life of solar PV panels, we get vast amounts of E-waste.
Virginia in 2012 got 40% of its electric energy with NO gaseous emissions, from four reactors with a total of about 100 tons of not-really-spent nuclear fuel rods. The same amount of energy last year was only about 30%.
By the way, the radioactivity even of that small amount of waste is 400 times as powerful, fresh out of the reactor, as it is five years later. It has never harmed the teams of people who deal with it at its worst.

By: cecelia babcock

cecelia babcock — Tue, 18 Oct 2022 21:31:43 +0000

people should repair their devices

By: Vincent

Vincent — Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:46:20 +0000

I totally agree! Everyone should fix their broken or damaged devices, but very little people actually do. Also, not very many people think about the 4 main R’s, but they should!

By: Neeta Anand Dabke

Neeta Anand Dabke — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 12:26:55 +0000

very true about E waste …..each and every person should think about the main 4 R’s, which will definitely help in reducing it.
hope that every body follows it so that our future generations will have good environment

By: Waste Removal

Waste Removal — Tue, 03 Aug 2021 15:57:44 +0000

This 4rs are very useful considering there are a lot of e-wastes in the world. I hope we get the chance to probably get rid of them someday.

By: Mae

Mae — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 20:43:25 +0000

Great content! I really really hate seeing waste everywhere that is why our business at Hackney Rubbish Removals have been born to combat waste. Because I have a sense of urgency to create a better environment for the next generation.

By: Scot

Scot — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:28:06 +0000

Great article, keep posting. It is important to spread awareness among people about e waste.

By: Eli Richardson

Eli Richardson — Mon, 31 May 2021 13:27:08 +0000

I’m glad you talked about e-waste and how little it’s recycled worldwide! In my opinion, we need to step up our recycling game and start spreading awareness of its importance. If I were to run a company, I’d make sure to implement recycling programs and waste management processes. I appreciate your information on reducing our e-waste environmental impact.