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"From Pokémon to Pee-Wee: Auction Treasures That Shock & Inspire – WorthPoint Insights"

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An Interview with Yochai Gal of TechCollective | Grassroots Economic Organizing

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Who Should I Contact for E-Waste Recycling Services in Melbourne?

Electronic waste, or e-waste, has become a significant environmental concern in today's digital age. With the rapid advancement of technology and the short lifespan of electronic devices, the disposal of e-waste poses a considerable challenge. Because e-waste contains harmful substances, inappropriate disposal can have a severe impact on the environment and human health. In Melbourne, Australia, there is a rising recognition of the need of responsible E-waste recycling Melbourne services in ensuring that electronic equipment are recycled and disposed of correctly. If you are wondering who you should contact for e-waste recycling services in Melbourne, read on to find out more.

Why Is E-Waste Recycling Important?

Before delving into who you should contact for e-waste recycling services in Melbourne, it is essential to understand why e-waste recycling is crucial. E-waste consists of various electronic devices such as computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets, TVs, etc. These gadgets contain recyclable components, such as metals, polymers, and glass. Recycling e-waste allows us to save raw resources, cut energy usage, and lessen the environmental effect of electronic equipment.

Furthermore, e-waste frequently includes toxic compounds such as lead, mercury, and cadmium, which can seep into soil and water if improperly disposed of. Recycling e-waste avoids harmful materials from polluting the environment and endangering human health. Therefore, responsible e-waste recycling is essential to conserve resources, reduce pollution, and protect the planet.

E-Waste Recycling Services in Melbourne

Now that you understand the importance of e-waste recycling, you may be wondering who you should contact for e-waste recycling services in Melbourne. Fortunately, several reputable companies and organizations in Melbourne offer e-waste recycling solutions for individuals, businesses, and communities. Here are some options to consider:

1. Limitless Recycling - Limitless Recycling is a leading provider of e-waste recycling services in Melbourne. They offer comprehensive E Waste Solutions for businesses, schools, government agencies, and households. Limitless Recycling ensures that e-waste is collected, dismantled, and recycled in an environmentally friendly and sustainable manner. Their recyclable waste management services help clients comply with e-waste regulations and reduce their environmental footprint.

2. Sustainable E-Waste Solutions - Sustainable E-Waste Solutions is another trusted provider of e-waste recycling services in Melbourne. They specialize in collecting, recycling, and disposing of a wide range of electronic devices. Sustainable E-Waste Solutions ensures that e-waste is processed ethically and responsibly, focusing on maximizing resource recovery and minimizing environmental impact.

3. Waste Management Melbourne - Waste Management Melbourne is a reputable waste management company that offers e-waste recycling services as part of its comprehensive waste management solutions. It provides convenient e-waste collection options for businesses and individuals, making it easy to recycle electronic devices in an environmentally sustainable way.

4. TechCollect—TechCollect is a nationwide e-waste recycling program that operates in partnership with local governments and industry stakeholders. It offers free drop-off locations for residents to recycle their e-waste, including old computers, printers, and other electronic devices. TechCollect ensures that e-waste is recycled in accordance with best practices to protect the environment and conserve resources.

Choosing the Right E-Waste Recycling Service

When deciding who to contact for e-waste recycling services in Melbourne, several factors must be considered. Firstly, choosing a licensed and accredited e-waste recycler who complies with environmental regulations and industry standards is essential. Look for certifications such as R2 Responsible Recycling or ISO 14001 to ensure that the recycler follows best practices for e-waste recycling.

Additionally, consider the recycler's sustainability practices, such as their commitment to minimizing waste, maximizing resource recovery, and reducing carbon emissions. Choose a recycler that prioritizes environmental stewardship and social responsibility in e-waste recycling.

Furthermore, evaluate the recycler's collection and disposal methods to ensure that e-waste is handled securely and responsibly. A reputable e-waste recycler should offer convenient collection options, secure data destruction services for sensitive information, and transparent reporting on the recycling process.

Choosing a reputable and ethical e-waste recycling business in Melbourne, such as Limitless Recycling, may help to build a more sustainable and circular economy while safeguarding the environment and saving vital resources.

In conclusion, e-waste recycling is critical to sustainable waste management in Melbourne. Recycling electrical equipment ethically helps to decrease pollution, save resources, and safeguard the environment for future generations. When looking for e-waste recycling services in Melbourne, consider companies like Limitless Recycling, Sustainable E-Waste Solutions, Waste Management Melbourne, and TechCollect that prioritize environmental sustainability and ethical recycling practices.

Remember that selecting the best e-waste recycling provider is critical to ensuring that your electronic gadgets are recycled and disposed of correctly. Working with reliable e-waste recyclers may help to improve the environment and create a more sustainable future for everyone. Contact a trusted e-waste recycling service in Melbourne today and do your part to protect the planet.

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Esperance’s old electronics given new life with recycling project Almost 30 tonnes of electronic waste has been diverted from landfill in Esperance in the past financial year through the Shire’s ongoing TechCollect program.

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Report says e-waste will double by 2050

Ahead of International E-Waste Day on 14 October, the United Nations University released a report estimating that global e-waste will more than double by 2050 to reach approximately 111 million tonnes per year.

Following its success in 2018, almost 100 organisations from over 40 countries will participate in the second International E-Waste Day to raise awareness about our global e-waste problem, the fastest growing waste stream in the world.

The campaign was developed by the WEEE Forum, an international association of 36 e-waste collection schemes from 29 countries. It encourages users to consider the responsible management of their end-of-life electronics through repair, re-use or recycling, helping to divert valuable resources from landfill.

According to the WEEE Forum, Oceania (Australasia, Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia) produces the most e-waste per inhabitant, at 17.3 kg per person per year compared with1.9 kg in Africa.

The WEEE Forum’s only Australian member, ANZRP (Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform), is this year celebrating an important milestone, having recently surpassed 160,000 tonnes of e-waste collected and recycled since inception through its national TechCollect program.

This represents an environmental net benefit equivalent to planting almost one and a half million trees, or a reduction in annual electricity usage equivalent to 162,000 Australian homes.

ANZRP CEO Warren Overton said collaboration across sectors is key to these achievements.

“ANZRP–TechCollect is committed to working with the electronics industry, government, community and most importantly its members to deliver outstanding environmental outcomes,” he said.

“As Australia’s only not-for-profit service provider under the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme, our value proposition is to deliver best practice e-waste collection and recycling services in Australia and New Zealand.”

According to the UN, only 20% of global e-waste is recycled each year, meaning 40 million tonnes are either placed in landfill, burned or illegally traded and treated in a substandard way. This is despite 66% of the world’s population being covered by e-waste legislation.

Overton said the use of technology and demand for electronic devices will only continue to rise. “By 2020 it’s predicted that there will be 25–50 billion devices connected to the internet.

“While we encourage users to extend the life of their machines wherever possible, we recognise that efficient takeback programs and responsible recycling will be key to keeping materials in the value chain for as long as possible,” he said.

In 2018–19 Australia’s e-waste recycling target was 64% of all estimated available e-waste; this will rise to 80% by 2026–27. In Europe the target from 2019 will be 65%.

WEEE Forum Director General Pascal Leroy said, “The volume of e-waste is continually increasing and contains many valuable as well as hazardous materials that should be recovered or properly treated when items are discarded.

“While consumer awareness of how to dispose of e-waste correctly is improving, it is still a struggle to ensure that e-waste is collected and treated by organisations with the correct facilities and channels, thereby guaranteeing that this is done so in a legitimate, safe and environmentally friendly way.”

The WEEE Forum’s 36 member organisations will drive the initiative, inviting participation from businesses and individuals across the world to raise the public profile of e-waste.

source http://sustainabilitymatters.net.au/content/waste/news/report-says-e-waste-will-double-by-2050-795002859

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Aussies are hoarding old devices out of fear their data will be stolen

Aussies are hoarding old devices out of fear their data will be stolen

According to new research, the average Australian is particularly average when it comes to recycling their old electronics.  Not-for-profit E-waste recycling service TechCollect has found that 43-percent of Australians are holding onto their old tech “just in case”, and that just over half of those surveyed are worried they’ll lose their personal data or have it stolen. Perhaps more surprising is…

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An Interview with Yochai Gal of TechCollective | Grassroots Economic Organizing

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7 roads to an electronics circular economy

Our growing relationship with electronic devices has increased as product affordability has opened up opportunities leading to greater sales and take-up rates. Eventually, all these electronic gadgets or appliances will become e-waste.

In 2017, one report put the global consumer electronics market at around US$1.1 trillion, growing at a rate of 6% until 2024, when it will be worth US$1.7 trillion. So, from a legislative perspective, what are we doing?

Globally, a total of 67 countries have legislation in place to deal with the e-waste they generate. This legislation normally takes the form of extended producer responsibility, when a small charge on new electronic devices subsidises end-of-life collection and recycling. The legislation covers about two-thirds of the global population. However, many countries do not have national legislation on e-waste. In many regions of Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia, electronic waste is not always high on the political agenda.

When it comes to the export of e-waste to developing countries, it is regulated under the Basel Convention, which has been ratified by 188 countries. Even with the convention in place, large amounts of e-waste continue to be shipped illegally.

Did you know?

1.46 billion smartphones were sold in 2017.

It is estimated that if the raw materials of these phones were recycled, they could be worth up to $11.5 billion.

Where do we go from here?

No chaos, no disruption. Not to mention no silver bullet. The approach needs to be careful and considered, staged and well executed, providing a holistic solution to a problem affecting everyone.

We talk about it all the time — the circular economy. It can be achieved through different business models including product as a service, sharing of assets, life extension and finally recycling. To build a circular economy for electronics, consider the following building blocks as vital:

1. Product stewardship is key

Australia’s approach to managing the growing issue of e-waste is founded on the notion of product stewardship. This approach acknowledges that those involved in producing, selling and using products have a shared responsibility. This way we work to ensure that products or materials are managed in a way that reduces their impact, throughout their life cycle, on the environment and on human health and safety.

A key pillar of Australia’s National Waste Policy is the Product Stewardship Act 2011. Established under the Act, the National Television and Computer Recycling Scheme was Australia’s first producer-responsibility arrangement. Under the scheme, more than 150,000 tonnes of e-waste has been recycled by the Australia and New Zealand Recycling Platform’s flagship program, TechCollect.

2. Design

Products need to be better designed, allowing easier re-use, durability and safe recycling. Many companies have made global commitments to designing waste out of the electronics value chain, whilst others have worked hard to design hazardous materials out of their products.

Embracing durable designs will ensure that electronic devices are kept in circulation for longer. Configurations should have a product’s end of life in mind, as well as encouraging disassembly and re-use.

3. Buyback or return systems

Increasingly, producers of electronics could offer buyback or return systems for old equipment, incentivising the consumer financially and guaranteeing their data will be properly handled.

4. Advanced recycling and recapturing

Companies and governments can work towards creating a system for closed-loop production in which all old products are collected and reintegrated into new ones. In China, for example, there is a target for 20% recycled content in all new products by 2025.

5. Durability and repair

Post-consumer recycling of electrical and electronic goods is simply not enough. We must be able to benefit from well-designed, long-lasting products. Companies should be ready to repair or refurbish equipment they sell; something that has been mandated by ‘right to repair’ laws in some jurisdictions.

6. Urban mining

There’s no need to go below ground with such an abundance of resources surrounding us. As an emerging industry, companies now are investing in a range of new technologies that extract metals and minerals from e-waste. Already, one recycler in China produces more cobalt than the country mines in one year.

7. Reverse logistics

When a product can no longer be used, the materials are collected and sent back to be reintegrated into production. Unlike a forward supply chain, the movement and processing of materials are not subsidised by the value of a finished product. Instead manufacturers must rely on the value of the raw materials only and therefore require a highly efficient reverse supply chain to get this model to work.

Inevitably, innovation is unstoppable. Technology is ever evolving and consumer demand is insatiable. Pressure on resources and landfill will continue to mount. Almost everyone reading this article and discussing this problem will find a need to update some form of electrical gadget in the coming 24 months — further adding to the problem.

The time to act is now. We have the means, the vision, the supporting infrastructure and the compelling data to transition towards a circular economy. With the world’s recycling markets shutting their doors, ‘now’ never sounded so urgent.

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