With ever-advancing technology come the mounting piles of waste thrown out for each electronic upgrade we buy. Electronic waste (e-waste) has increasingly grown at an alarming rate reaching thrice the world’s population growth as of 2014, and presumably even higher with a decade gone by.
E-waste refers to obsolete or discarded electronic devices containing toxic chemicals such as dioxins, lead, and mercury. These substances pose harmful effects to human health when improperly disposed of, especially for pregnant women and children.
For over 12 years, The E-Waste Project (TEP) has been raising awareness for responsible e-waste management and disposal within the community through collection drives, webinars, and online campaigns. This project is an awareness program by UP Circuit designed to address the growing issue of e-waste in the country and educate people on how to tackle it. The initiative’s latest iteration in 2023 achieved its largest collection yet, amassing a total of 9,654 kilograms of electronic waste.
With hopes of a greater reach in their advocacy, The E-Waste Project will conduct their series of events this July 2024.
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