G07: I&S - In the Driver's Seat: Electronics

Every year, hundreds of thousands of old computers and mobile phones are disposed of unsustainably. Thousands more are exported—often illegally—from Europe, the U.S. and other industrialized countries to Asia. There, workers at scrap yards—some of whom are children—are exposed to a hazardous mix of toxic chemicals and poisons.

Facts from DoSomething.org, one of the largest orgs for young people and social change!

How many electronic gadgets does your family have?
What’s your favorite electronic gadget? An iPad? Video game? TV? How many gadgets does your family use? Would you believe that the average home has 24 electronic products!

Our waste electronics are polluting drinking water and harming ecosystems around the world. It’s time to fix the problem.

Will your discarded TV end up in a ditch in Ghana? China? The United States?

Your charging cord for your devices is creating problems to the environment. Going wireless could save e-waste toxins from entering landfills. Great idea for a suggestion for change!