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In this ultra modern world, technology
develops at an astounding rate, with many people finding it hard to
keep up. Every year new products are brought into the market
to replace some items which are only a few months old! You can
always buy something bigger and better than what you already have.
The question to ask however is what do you do with the old
products? Hardly anyone wants a second hand TV nowadays –
especially when the prices of new products has fallen so
dramatically. Because of this development, there is more and more
electrical wastage than ever before. Just one household may have
two computers which need to be upgraded regularly and this isn’t
mentioning businesses. The numbers of unwanted computers soon adds
up.
You may think that by throwing your computer
or TV into the trash isn’t really a big deal, but think again! CRTs
and TVs contain up to four pounds of lead per unit. Lead
cannot be broken down and if it the screen is placed in a landfill,
there is the risk of toxins being released from the lead and having
harmful affects on people. Lead poisoning has been linked to a
number of health problems regarding children. These problems
include learning disabilities, behavioral problems, seizures, coma
and even death. These toxins can seep into a water source and could
cause disastrous effects. It is particularly sad because it can in
fact be prevented.
As well as lead being found in TVs and
computer screens, the plastic parts of these products can also
contain something which is known as brominated flame-retardant
(this basically makes it more resistant to fire.) Constant
exposure to this retardant can also have very negative results and
while they are not documented, it is a harmful substance.
 In order to keep these potentially fatal materials
out of landfill sites, there are a number of alternative
ideas. For example, you could check with your community to see
if they run a recycling program. Many towns pay a little bit
of money for old computers and TVs and give them out to people
who can’t afford a new one.
If you don’t have one of these recycling
programs in your town, another good idea would be to try and give
it to a TV repair shop. They always welcome old TV’s as the use
them for parts. Electronic retails may also take the equipment
because they may be able to reuse it. Some areas in the country
have recycling companies who will visit your home, pick up
your old items and recycle them. They are responsible for making
due that they are recycled properly. Even if your computer of TV
cannot be used again, it can always be sold for scrap.
It doesn’t matter what you are trying to
recycle, there will always be a way to recycle it. It is just a
question of making one or two phone calls and maybe a bit of
research, but you will be doing your bit for the planet.
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