Don’t Let Old Tech Go to Waste: Recycle Your Old Devices

Recycling

As the federal group tasked to keep our environment clean – the EPA says, “Electronics donation and recycling is a great way to help conserve resources and natural materials. It is important to make sure you are donating and/or recycling electronics safely and correctly.” ¹

The EPA further explains that electronic products are made from valuable resources and materials – including metals, plastics, and glass – all of which require energy to mine and manufacture. They also say that donating or recycling consumer electronics conserves natural resources, avoids air and water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions caused by manufacturing products using virgin materials.

On the flip side, many electronic products also include toxic substances – such as mercury, lead, and cadmium – that need special handling to ensure they are disposed of properly and kept out of public landfills. Kingston is an example of a manufacturer that has a worldwide Product Compliance management system in place to ensure metals and chemicals used in products can be recycled and disposed of safely.

Final thoughts

Old gadgets usually end up in your closet or garage and stay there for years. As old or beat up your electronics may be, you should never throw an electronic device in the trash as they can seriously hurt the environment or end up in a landfill. With the options listed above, you can either sell your old devices for cash or donate them to a good cause. Through sustainability efforts, we all can be committed to continuously improving our practices, both ethically and purposefully, to ensure a healthy and sustainable environment for future generations to come.

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