So you really think you know e-waste?
Each person in Indonesia is estimated to generate 7.3 kg of e-waste annually. As the fourth most populous country and one of the largest electronics consumers in the world, Indonesia is estimated to produce about 2M tonnes of e-waste in 2021. And by 2040, Indonesia is predicted to be able to earn US$14 billion just from e-waste alone.
Why does it matter?
Categorized as a B3 waste (hazardous and toxic materials), e-waste should be disposed of and managed properly. As a result, exposure to toxic substances such as mercury and palladium in e-waste may cause kidney disease and liver damage in humans. Furthermore, contaminating the environment and producing carbon monoxide that contributes to the greenhouse effect.
Meet your e-waste!
- Household Appliances: rice cooker, iron
- ICT Equipment: laptops, smartphones, earphones
- Consumer Electronics: camera, camcorder, radio
- Lighting Equipment: lightbulbs
- Electrical Equipment: battery, extension cords
- Electronic Toys & Sports Equipment: game consoles, electric toy trains
Giving your e-waste a second life
1. EWasteRJ (@ewasterj)
Focusing on e-waste management issues, the community has collected over 7 tons of e-waste. EWasteRJ provides 17 drop zones where waste is sent to e-waste processing companies to be sorted and recycled.
2. Mall Sampah (@mallsampah)
To increase accessibility to recycling, Mall Sampah provides pick up and drop off services of various trash, including e-waste, also giving the choice to convert your waste to digital currency or products!
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