E-waste: A Growing Global Crisis delves into the alarming increase of electronic waste, with sixty-two million tons generated annually, projected to rise to eighty-two million by 2030. This waste, including old phones, computers, TVs, and appliances, not only overwhelms landfills but also contributes significantly to carbon emissions due to resource-intensive production and shipping. Australia produces five hundred eighty thousand tons of e-waste yearly, a figure expected to grow due to planned obsolescence, technological advancements, and genuine malfunctions.Anne Stonier from the Australia New Zealand Recycling Platform emphasizes the value of e-waste and the need for proper management to create a circular economy. She highlights the importance of recycling to prevent hazardous materials from polluting the environment.The episode provides practical solutions, including designated e-waste drop-off points at local councils, collection programs at retailers like Officeworks and Bunnings, and MobileMuster for mobile phones. Before recycling, its crucial to back up data and perform a factory reset or use data sanitization software to protect personal information.
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