Electronic Waste Management and Recycling Issues of Old Computers and Electronics

Download or read book Electronic Waste Management and Recycling Issues of Old Computers and Electronics written by Peyton L. Sawyer and published by Nova Science Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Available estimates suggest that the amount of used electronics is large and growing, and that if improperly managed can harm the environment and human health. Recent data suggests that over 100 million computers, monitors, and televisions become obsolete each year, and this amount is growing. These obsolete products are either recycled, reused, disposed of in landfills, or stored by users in places such as basements, garages, and company warehouses. This book explores the disposal of used electronics and the potential problems that can be averted through recycling or reuse.