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Jiangyue He

ABOUT THE PROJECT
    Due to the increasing use of electrical and electronic devices, electronic waste has becoming a major concern. People might feel that their individual effort in e-waste recycling won’t make a significant difference in the broader context of waste management and environmental conservation. Especially when it come to small electronics, there is less motivation on properly dispose and recycling them. In addition, the inconveniences of recycling e-waste and lake of education on the importance of proper disposal/recycle are some of obstacle in e-waste disposal/recycle. Finding ways to encourage everyone dedicate in the recycling of e-waste is critical.

WHAT CAN WE DO AS DESIGNER?
  1. provide electronic waste recycling information to broader audience through creating campaign.
  2. aiming to increase the public awareness of the importance of electronic waste recycling through creating campain.
  3. initiate fundraising to help the department of sanitation in their promotion activities.



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WHAT IS ELECTRONIC WASTE?



DEFINITION
Electronic Waste, or E-waste, refers to electronic gadgets that are no longer wanted, malfunctioning, or approaching the end of their "useful life."

The ongoing challenge of figuring out the best way to get rid of used and unwanted electronics isn't a recent problem; it goes back to at least the 1970s. However, a lot has changed since then, especially in terms of the sheer quantity of electronics being tossed out today.

What's different now is that we have a term for this problem. After considering various suggestions, including "Digital rubbish," there was a consensus around the straightforward term "e-waste."

COMMON E-WASTE INCLUDE:

Home Appliances

  • Microwaves
  • Home Entertainment Devices
  • Electric cookers
  • Heaters
  • Fans

Communications and Information Technology Devices

  • Cell phones
  • Smartphones
  • Desktop Computers
  • Computer Monitors
  • Laptops
  • Circuit boards
  • Hard Drives

Home Entertainment Devices

  • DVDs
  • Blu Ray Players
  • Stereos
  • Televisions
  • Video Game Systems
  • Fax machines
  • Copiers
  • Printers

Electronic Utilities

  • Massage Chairs
  • Heating Pads
  • Remote Controls
  • Television Remotes
  • Electrical Cords
  • Lamps
  • Smart Lights
  • Night Lights
  • Treadmills
  • FitBits
  • Smart Watches
  • Heart Monitors
  • Diabetic Testing Equipment

Office and Medical Equipment

  • Copiers/Printers
  • IT Server Racks
  • IT Servers
  • Cords and Cables
  • WiFi Dongles
  • Dialysis Machines
  • Imaging Equipment
  • Phone & PBX systems
  • Audio & Video Equipment
  • Network Hardware (i.e. servers, switches, hubs, etc.)
  • Power Strips & Power Supplies
    Uninterrupted Power Supplies (UPS Systems)
  • Power Distribution Systems (PDU’s)
  • Autoclave
  • Defibrillator