20–50 million tons of e-Waste are generated worldwide every year. An estimated 80% of electronic waste goes out with the trash.
Every year Americans generate almost 2.5 million tons of used electronics!
Electronic waste isn’t just waste, it contains some very toxic substances, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic, beryllium and brominated flame retardants. Since e-Waste is extremely toxic, the effects on the planet and ALL that inhabit it are devastating!
(For more facts check out: Causes International Inc.)
It's actually illegal in California to dispose of electronic waste with regular garbage. If you live in California, find an organization that will take your e-waste, here at CalRecycle.
Now here are some upcycling ideas that will hopefully inspire you and help bring down the alarming figures by turning e-waste into extraordinary things...
1. Imac Aquarium
Some great ideas - particularly live the coffee table, and the mail box.
ReplyDeleteI love the coffee table too, it's so intricate!
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