| Information technology is developing at such a rapid | | | | may even be enhancing someone's quality of life. |
| pace that electronic gadgets become obsolete in a | | | | Many million pounds of valuable materials were |
| short span of time. Various components of your old | | | | recovered from for recycling in just a single year. |
| electronics items are highly toxic to the environment. | | | | Reusable materials include glass, plastic and certain |
| As per the estimates about 75% of obsolete | | | | precious metals. Ink cartridges, floppy disks, CDs, |
| electronic equipment is currently being stored. | | | | speakers, keyboards etc contain materials that could |
| That’s why dispose of IT equipment in a proper | | | | easily be reused. Ink cartridges can be re-used, |
| way is a must to save environment. | | | | speakers, etc. switched to a new computer. |
| Circuit boards, batteries, and color cathode ray tubes | | | | IT Recycling companies have their own techniques |
| contain hazardous materials such as lead, mercury | | | | for recycling to form IT components using waste |
| and chromium. If simply dumped, these toxins can be | | | | material. Creative Recycling offers a comprehensive |
| released into the environment and prove to be | | | | recycling treatment with the use of new technologies |
| hazardous for all of us. What should you do with | | | | to enhance and complement the usual shredding and |
| your old electronics items? Don't throw them just | | | | pulverizing that takes place in a controlled |
| anywhere. There are many voluntary and non-profit | | | | atmosphere. They have invested millions of dollars in |
| making organizations that are involved in IT recycling. | | | | equipment and aim to offer cost-effective solutions |
| You will not only be helping the environment, but | | | | for saving the environment for benefits of all. |