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WHAT TO DO WITH IT, HOW TO DEAL WITH IT AND MAKING SURE

IT IS PROPERLY RECYCLED

WHAT TO DO WITH IT, HOW TO DEAL WITH IT AND MAKING SURE

IT IS PROPERLY RECYCLED

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• Expanding technologies has created more hazardous e-waste.

• Harmful e-waste chemicals pollute lakes and streams near landfills.

• E-waste is not biodegradable.• The United States is behind in

creating adequate e-waste regulation.

The E-Waste Problem in America



E-Waste Facts and Figures

• E-Waste is responsible for 70% of the toxic waste in landfills.

• Every day, Americans discard 136,000 personal computers.

• 500 million personal computers became obsolete in 2009.



E-Waste Facts and Figures

• 2007 EPA statistics report that Americans generated 300 million tons of e-waste

• Only 13.6 percent or 40 million pounds of it was recycled

• Where did the other 260 million pounds go?



Where does much of the U.S. e-waste go?

• Courtesy Basel Action Network



Illegally to other countries?




Possitivity has zero landfill tolerance


How does a business make sure they are not contributing to

the pictures and problems we just observed?

Easy, just ask the right questions and be diligent in

obtaining the answers.



What are the questions?

• Ask simple but pointed questions.

• Ask them to place their commitment in writing.



What are those questions?

• What does your vendor mean by recycled?

• Will they answer your questions and let you tour their facility?

• Will they provide references?



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What services do you need?

• Do you want or need asset management?

• Are their recycling charges clear or do they seem vague?



Things to take note of……

• CRT monitors & TV’s

If your vendor is taking these for free, beware.

Reputable recyclers incur expenses to properly process these, so free may not be green



Questions



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At Possitivity we are always open to answering your questions and providing

the information you require.

Contact us at 614-846-4877

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