Mexico Struggles to Deal with E-Waste

Mexico Struggles to Deal with E-Waste

Mexico's National Institute of Ecology (INE), did a study named "Diagnostic on the generation of electronic waste in Mexico.” It was done by the Interdisciplinary Center for Research and Sutides on Environment Development (CIIEMAD).
In this study, they recorded about 150,000 to 180,000 TONS of electronic waste, which were generated in 2006. These include laptops, desktop computers, recorders, fixed-line telephones, cellular telephones and televisions. These products contain many toxics (for examples: flame retardants), which greatly affect the environment, pollution, and human health.
According to the INE, there is no infrastructure in Mexico that could manage these wastes. At least, there is no formal infrastructure. Greenpeace Mexico has taken the responsibility by reclaiming used products and manufacturing cleaner and safer products. Companies should inform their employes that they should recycle electronic waste, or if it's useful, donate it.

How to Recycle E-Waste?

It is important to know how to recycle e-waste.

First, you should gather all your electronic devices that you want to get rid of. Put all of them into two categories. One category is electronic devices that still function, and can be donated or sold, and another category where your devices have to be recycled.

Then, look for a convenient facility that collects specific types of electronic equipment for reuse or recycling and make an appointment, so your electronic waste gets collected. Place your e-waste in front of your house.


You can also look up Electronic Waste Database online. (www.erecycle.org)

What Is E-Waste?

What Is E-Waste?

E-waste is electronic waste. It's when an electronic device reaches its end-life and gets disposed by its original user. Once an electronical device doesn't work anymore or you want to get rid of it, what do you do? Getting rid of these useless devices causes pollution problems and health problems to many people. This is so dangerous because electronic equipment contains some very serious contaminants such as lead, cadmium, beryllium, and brominated flame retardants. These materials are hazardous. Recycling is essential in e-waste.

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