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.

Make Sustainable Choices

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