Are You Forgetting Something When You Toss Your Electronics?

There’s something about unwrapping or unboxing a brand new device that just feels great, and we know what to do with the boxes and packaging afterward. That part is pretty simple, but what can be done about the materials and waste left over at the end of a device’s life? Cables and cords wrapped in plastic are discarded with old devices day in and day out, and outside of recycling, there aren’t many places for that waste to go.

by Vikas Dayal

There’s something about unwrapping or unboxing a brand new device that just feels great, and we know what to do with the boxes and packaging afterward. That part is pretty simple, but what can be done about the materials and waste left over at the end of a device’s life? Cables and cords wrapped in plastic are discarded with old devices day in and day out, and outside of recycling, there aren’t many places for that waste to go. In the accompanying infographic, we’ve laid out some of the concerning facts and figures on e-waste being produced in the United States and around the world. To help combat this issue, we’ve also provided accessible solutions for the proper disposal of extra or leftover wires and cables you may have. You can pull the plug on your old devices without doing the same to the planet!

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Are You Forgetting Something When You Toss Your Electronics?

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