Environmental Impact of Consumer Electronics
Your purchases have environmental consequences. Make informed decisions that reduce your impact.
E-Waste Crisis
57 million tons of e-waste globally annually. Discarded electronics contain lead, mercury, cadmium—toxic to ecosystems. Proper recycling requires: finding certified e-waste recyclers (not landfills).
Sustainable Buying:
- Buy durable products—longer lifespan = less waste
- Repair instead of replace
- Recycle properly at end-of-life
- Avoid planned obsolescence products
Energy Consumption
Device manufacturing consumes energy. Efficient devices consume less during use. Example: A laptop using 100W vs. 50W over 5 years = 2,000 kWh difference = 2 tons CO2 difference.