Have you ever wanted to be a superhero? It’s not too difficult- no radioactive accidents or spider bites necessary. All it takes is a little recycling! With minimal effort, you can help save the planet one step at a time.
Earth Day is tomorrow, and what better time to get involved than now? It’s no secret that people are using more electronics than ever. Technology evolves at such a rapid pace that consumers are constantly buying the newest products. The question is, what happens to their used electronics?
This infographic shared a lot of e-waste stats that surprised me.
Many outdated electronics still work and can be used by others. Even if they don’t work, parts can be recycled or re-used! Check out this article by Slate which talks about people around the world finding new uses for old products.
With that in mind, let’s take a look at what the social sphere is saying about recycling and e-waste. Just from the past week, the overwhelming majority of posts seem to be from News/MSM sources.
What does this mean? It shows that not many people are talking about e-waste on social networks like Facebook. They say that awareness is the first step to action, and the more people who are environmentally aware, the more we can work to solve problems like this one:
So what can you do to help? One great way is to spread awareness via social. You can also donate used electronics or recycle! Here’s a list of recyclers in the King County Area (Seattle & Bellevue) and for the Boston area as well. In case you’re not in these areas, many other cities offer e-waste and recycling options. It’s just a simple Bing search away!
You don’t have to wear tights or a cape to be a superhero. Start today – the world’s waiting!
