E-Waste The Problem in America
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“It’s always darkest just before someone turns on the light.”
— Anonymous
The E-Waste Problem in America
• Expanding technologies creates hazardous e-waste.
• Harmful e-waste chemicals pollute lakes and streams near landfills.
• E-waste is not biodegradable.
• The United States lacks adequate e-waste regulation.
• E-Waste is responsible for 70% of the toxic waste in landfills.
• Every day, Americans discard 130,000 personal computers.
• Americans dispose of 130 million cell phones annually.
• Over 500 million personal computers will become obsolete in 2009.
E-Waste Facts and Figures
Why Recycle E-Waste?
• Protects public health and the environment
• Conserves natural resources
• Creates Jobs
Why Possitivity Green?
• No-cost solution to an expensive problem
• Manages corporate and consumer e-waste
• Helps people with disabilities
E-Waste Items We Accept
• Computers
• LCD Monitors
• Printers
• Copiers
• Cell Phones
• Fax Machines
• PDAs
Contact Us
To discuss youre-waste needs, call:
614.846.4877or log on to:
www.possitivitygreen.com
"A man generally has two reasons for doing a thing: one that sounds good,
and a real one."
— J.P. Morgan