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Growing Threat of E-waste Affecting Millions of Children Worldwide, WHO Warns
E-Waste is the Fastest Growing Waste Stream Globally by 5X
And only 17% of all electronics are being responsibly recycled.
Learn more from this video by one of the industry leaders. CLICK HERE.
Researchers Race to (Literally) Dissolve the Issue of E-Waste
By Adrian Gibbons - All About Circuits
New studies pose the question, "What if we could combat e-waste by dissolving obsolete electronic parts?" Meanwhile, the right-to-repair movement grows.
With 50 million tons of e-waste produced yearly, the race is on to find a solution to the growing mound of electronic waste. Recycling is one solution, and the other option is reusing aging electronics, especially cell phones. READ MORE…
Leading Teachers Focus on Sustainability Education
FROM THE SAMSUNG NEWSROOM…
“E-waste is something I was unaware of as being a problem,” said Covey Denton, a K-8 teacher from Sallie B. Howard School of the Arts and Science in North Carolina. “I have always just taken old electronics to my local electronics store to be ‘recycled.’ I definitely think educating consumers about the hazards and need to recycle E-waste properly is important for the good of our environment.” READ MORE…
Inside the Olympics' circularity strategy
Director & Senior Analyst, Circular Economy
GreenBiz Group
One hundred percent of the approximately 5,000 medals awarded at the Tokyo games this year will be made from gold, silver and bronze extracted from the used consumer electronics sourced from people across Japan. READ MORE….
20 Staggering E-Waste Facts in 2021
FROM EARTH911.COM
It feels as if electronics were made to be thrown out every year, right? From mobile phones that just happen to die right when your contract is over to televisions that become obsolete as soon as a larger, thinner version debuts.
While every generation of electronics gets a little more efficient, we should make our phones, tablets, TVs, and computers last as long as possible to reduce the amount of e-waste sent to landfills — and most of our electronics still go unrecycled. Most surprising of all, though, is the billions of dollars worth of precious metals and rare-earth elements that go into landfills each year because of carelessly disposed of electronics. Countries are literally throwing away money every day. MORE…
Why we need to think beyond recycling to tackle e-waste
Matthew Cockerill, an Independent Strategic Consultant, explains why we need to think beyond recycling to tackle e-waste
The consumer electronics industry is starting to consider e-waste, but it is still the fastest-growing domestic waste stream on earth, with the world generating 53.6 million metric tonnes in 2019 according to a UN report published last year. Whilst COVID has seen a slump in electronic sales, the drop is expected to be temporary, with e-waste projected to grow almost 40% by 2030.
4 Reasons Why Electronic Recycling Costs are Skyrocketing
FROM GREEN CITIZEN
You may have noticed the increasing price of recycling your old electronics. There are 4 major reasons why electronic recycling costs have risen over 100%.
The high plastic content found in over 50% of electronics recycled
The abrupt China, Vietnam, and Thailand ban of scrap plastic imports
The largest local de-manufacturer ECS Refining going bankrupt in July, 2018
The 25% tariff war imposed by the Trump Administration.
Let’s take a look at each one in more detail. READ MORE…
Apple says sad, desperate PC users are suffering from iPad envy
FROM TEXAS NEWS TODAY:
You look out your window and these people look very happy.
They sit happy in a park with warm latte while you’re wrapped in work, cables, and a very dull PC.
When you try to be one of the great gamers in the world, you have a huge screen that explodes every few seconds.
Meanwhile, some young tykes are sitting outside-outside, I tell you-play the game cheerfully with fresh air whispering through his lock.
This is the pain that people who are not allowed to go out suffer because they own a desktop PC.
At least, this is how Apple builds modern life with the latest ads on the iPad Pro.
Creating a Media Disposal Policy for Remote Workers by Net Friends
Durham Tech Support Company Net Friends recently posed this helpful piece:
Working from home has become the norm. According to a recent WalletHub study, before COVID-19 only 20% of persons whose work could be done from home did so all of the time or sometimes. However, since the pandemic, that figure has increased to 71%, with 54% of those employees desiring to continue working from home post-COVID. Businesses also save on office building costs and other overhead expenses by following the working from home model. Therefore, working from home will likely persist as the new normal.
Win a Laptop with a $25 Donation
Know someone in need of a good laptop?
Enter to win one that avoids e-waste!
For our final raffle of the year, Don't Waste Durham is thrilled to announce that our e-waste-fighting friends at Triangle Ecycling in Durham are offering a certified refurbished Lenovo ThinkPad T450s laptop to a lucky donor!
This weekend ONLY, donate $25 or more to our fundraiser between Now & Midnight ET tomorrow (Sunday, April 25th) to be automatically entered to win! All $25+ donations receive a thank you prize!
Learn about raffle rules, donation prizes, and Triangle Ecycling below!
Go to Don’t Waste Durham
Laptop features:
5th-generation Intel i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, & 256 GB Solid State Drive, making it super fast for work, home or play!
Lightweight & compact, the 14” 1600 x 900 high resolution screen is excellent for work, watching videos/Netflix or playing basic games.
720p HD webcam for video calls and fingerprint scanner for security Currently going for $349-429+ online!
With only minor scratches on the lid and display, this laptop is in great working condition, and comes complete with a good battery and charger.
Could be a great gift for a student!
DONATED BY TRIANGLE ECYCLING
Questions about the laptop? Email Cristian at cristian@triangleecycling.com.
Raffle Drawing Rules:
Each donation is a single raffle ticket entry—No limit on number of entries per person!
Donations to enter raffle are not tax-deductible (IRS rule)
Open to all current North Carolina residents aged 18 & older at time of entry
Only new donations occurring during drawing period (above) will be eligible
Winner will be selected at random & emailed by Monday night (4/26/21)
Winner will receive their laptop via delivery, if local. Otherwise, via shipping.
Want to donate during this raffle but not participate in it? After donating, let us know in a reply to this email by midnight ET on Sunday (4/25/21). This will keep your donation tax-deductible.
A big thank you to Triangle Ecycling for their generous support, and to everyone who has participated in our raffles so far! We are halfway to our goal!
Everyone who donates at or above these levels will still receive prizes, even if you don't win!
5 Books to Read This Earth Day
This story is written by Joumana Khatib and published in the New York Times
If you’re inspired to pick up a book about climate change this Earth Day, here are five good options
Free TV Recycling in Durham
Put TV at the curb for collection. Television collection is offered by appointment only and is not considered a bulky item.
A maximum of 3, 32 inch (screen size) TVs or larger should be placed at the curb by 6 a.m. the morning of your garbage collection.
Call Durham One Call at 919-560-1200 for information or to schedule an appointment.
Or, Drop off at Waste Disposal and Recycling Center (Transfer Station)
2115 East Club Boulevard, Durham, NC 919-560-4611
A Hard Look at E-Waste and Why Computer Recycling is So Important
How to Remove a Hard Drive From Your Computer
Some of our customers want to recycle an old computer but have pictures or other info on their hard drive which they’d like to keep. It is easy to remove the hard drive, purchase an external drive caddy and access your old hard drive through your new computer. Here are some helpful links where you can learn how to do that:
REMOVE YOUR DRIVE FROM YOUR DESKTOP
REMOVING YOUR DESKTOP DRIVE PART 2
REMOVE YOUR DRIVE FROM YOUR LAPTOP
REMOVING YOUR LAPTOP DRIVE PART 2
And once you remove it, here is how to set it up in an external drive caddy:
SETTING UP YOUR EXTERNAL CADDY
And here are some nice external drive caddy options:
And, just for fun, if you want to repurpose instead of recycle, things to do with your old laptop.
Digital Inclusion Week!
October 5-9 is Digital Inclusion Week! Digital access and inclusion are now more important than ever, as many are unable to connect with educational services, job opportunities, and other resources during the pandemic. We're working with the Digital Durham Collaborative to address these issues locally.
Triangle Ecycling Supports the DPS Foundation
Dear Friends and Neighbors,
Digital equity means all Durham Public School students experience high-quality digital and remote learning. And it’s going to take all of us coming together to make it happen.
That’s why we’re thrilled to share that 499 people, businesses, organizations, and faith communities have given $493,000 toward our $1.5 million goal since we first announced the Accelerating Digital Equity campaign in late June.
The rapid, urgent transformation of the learning environment is requiring significant skill, imagination, and money – and our community is showing up. Duke University and Duke Health have responded swiftly to this need in our community by offering financial and non-financial resources in support of the campaign, most significantly with a lead grant of $250,000.
“DPS’s system-wide implementation of digital equity takes us beyond the urgency of our current situation to create new opportunities for students, teachers, and families,” said Stelfanie Williams, Vice President for Durham and Community Affairs and a member of the Accelerating Digital Equity Campaign Steering Committee. “We are proud to accelerate this transformation with a strategic investment in our community.”
In addition to Williams’s service on the Campaign Steering Committee, President Vincent E. Price and Chancellor for Health Affairs, A. Eugene Washington are on the Campaign Honorary Committee. Numerous additional Duke faculty, employees, and students are active as volunteer Campaign Accelerators to raise funds in their networks.
The Accelerating Digital Equity Campaign is raising at least $1.5 million to support DPS and its many partners in the following critical needs for digital equity: (1) devices and internet access, (2) tech support, (3) well-trained and supported teachers, and (4) physical environments conducive to learning.
Our community supports DPS Foundation’s COVID-19 response efforts in many ways beyond cash: 168 people and organizations from the Durham community have offered nonfinancial resources such as tutoring and digital literacy support, and more than 75 people have volunteered to assist the campaign as committee members or Campaign Accelerators.
We are extraordinarily grateful to all who have responded to our urgent call for philanthropic contributions. Your support is critical and is needed now. Digital equity affects all DPS students because an equitable classroom advances learning for all.Can you help us cross the $500,000 mark by the end of August?
Donate to Accelerate Digital Equity
Warmly,
Magan Gonzales-Smith
Executive Director
DPS Foundation
Triangle Ecycling Partners with Made in Durham to Provide Laptops for Disconnected Youth
CONNECTING THE DISCONNECTED: 500 COMPUTERS FOR STUDENTS NOT IN DPS
Our goal: To provide 500 youth with the digital resources they need to reconnect to a high school diploma and/or a job. Read More…
Working Together for Digital Equity
This year has been difficult for everyone, but especially so for those in our community who were already facing challenges before the pandemic. At Triangle Ecycling, we are well aware of the inequity that exists around access to computers and the internet. We are grateful for our ability to lend a hand to those in Durham who need a little help. Through our partnerships with Durham Public School teachers and multiple local nonprofit organizations, we have donated nearly 300 computers to kids and adults this year. Partners like Life Skills, West End Community Foundation, and Book Harvest have been working with us to ensure that the people they serve are able to access resources while socially distancing at home.
Of course, a computer is little help if you don’t know how to use it. So, we have also brought digital literacy to the virtual classroom this year. We’ve completed 2 full courses, with more in the works, for guests at Families Moving Forward. Participants are learning the basics of how computers work, internet safety, and how to use free online tools like Google suite.
While it is heartening to see how people have stepped up to help each other, we know that this digital divide existed long before our current circumstances. To achieve digital equity, we need long term strategies and policies that ensure everyone in Durham has access to high speed internet and a computer. To achieve this, TE has joined the Digital Durham coalition. Along with other local nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions, we are building long-term plans for a better and more connected Durham.
This time can be a springboard for action. That’s how Triangle Ecycling is approaching it. Thank you to all the groups listed above, as well as Student U, Partners for Youth Opportunity, and everyone else who has worked with us this year.
OUR PARTNERS:
Durham Public Schools Foundation, Families Moving Forward, Durham Literacy Center, Student U, Durham Children’s Initiative, SEEDS, The Scrap Exchange, The DPS Hub Farm, the West End Community Foundation, Book Harvest, Life Skills Foundation, Durham Crisis Response Center, Durham Network of Care, Durham Interfaith Hospitality Network, CAARE, El Centro Hispano, InStepp and Exchange Family Center.
The digital divide - what it is and how it's affecting families in the COVID-era
For many of us, reliable Internet access is hardly given a second thought. In the midst of the COVID-era however — when work, school and life in general have had to shift almost entirely into the online world — the divide between those who have access to the Internet and those who do not has never been felt more deeply.
The digital divide refers to the chasm between those who have Internet access, devices, and the ability to use them and those who do not. READ MORE ABOUT WHAT TRIANGLE ECYCLING IS DOING TO HELP…
Learn more about what the Durham Public Schools Foundation is doing and how you can contribute to support Digital Equity at DPS.