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.