The document discusses the dangers of toxic materials in electronics like computers and TVs, and the large amount of electronic waste produced each year. It notes that many common devices like monitors, laptops, and TVs contain mercury and other toxins. Over 300 million electronic items are disposed of annually in the US, but less than 20% is recycled, contributing to the high percentage of toxic waste in landfills despite making up a small portion of total volume. The document encourages readers to properly recycle old electronics rather than throwing them in the trash.
3. Look What it’s made of!! Flat panel computer monitors and notebooks often contain small amounts of mercury in the bulbs used to light them.
4. Look how many toxic items there are!!! Televisions and computer monitors that contain cathode ray tubes LCD desktop monitors Laptop computers with LCD displays LCD televisions Plasma televisions Portable DVD players with LCD screens.
5. It’s Everywhere! The nation now dumps between 300 million and 400 million electronic items per year, and less than 20% of that e-waste is recycled.
6. Makes up most of toxic waste!!! E-waste represents 2% of America's trash in landfills, but it equals 70% of overall toxic waste.
7. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT IT!?!? Don’t let your old computer go in the dumpster. It’s THAT simple!!!!!
