Importance of Correctly Recycling Computers

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Importance of Correctly Recycling Computers
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Dont know what to do with your old computers?
Why not RECYCLE?
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Why Is it Important to Recycle Computers
Correctly?
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1.Conserving Landfill Space
A discarded desktop computer and old CRT monitor
can take up as much as 1½ cubic yards of space in
a landfill.
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2. Protect the Environment
Chemicals found in plastic computer cases, LCDs,
screens can contaminate air and water supplies.
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3. Loss of Technology
Donating and recycling still-useful computers is
a very positive choice instead of throwing out
what is still functional.
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4. Educational Benefits
Use it in school for practical experience
especially those who are learning computer repair.
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5. Productive Use of Materials
Many computer parts are recyclable like plastic,
gold, copper, lead, aluminum and other metals and
hardware. It is better to use recyclable
materials than base materials.
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Think about proper disposal of your electronic
waste and keep our planet GREEN!
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Find out more about E-Cycling and contribute to
saving the environment.