A typical desktop computer contains a plethora of precious metals and chemicals, some of which are safe for the environment while others are toxic.
The technology sector thrives on user on upgrading to the latest computers, smartphones, tablets and similar electronic devices, which are often used for both commercial and recreational purposes. But there's a dark side to this technical revolution that often goes unnoticed: a surplus of electronic waste (e-waste).
E-waste is essentially any item and/or material that is discarded from an electronic device. The problem with e-waste is that it often contains harmful components like lead, cadmium, beryllium, flame retardants, and more. When discarded in the dumpster, these harmful components often end up polluting the landfills and damaging the delicate ecosystem. But many waste management companies are now offering special e-waste disposal services to tackle this problem.
E-waste management companies will break down electronic components, recycling or reusing the suitable components while properly disposing of the remaining components. In addition to containing the aforementioned harmful components, electronic devices like computers and TVs may also contain precious metals, such as gold and silver. So by recycling this device, e-waste management companies may also benefit from procuring precious metals that can be resold for a profit.
The E-waste Management Market to 2025 - Global Analysis and Forecast by Recycler Type, Material Recovery and Source Type report by ReportsWeb provides an in-depth look into the global e-waste management market. It segments the market based on recycling types, such as glass recycler, plastic recycler, a metal recycler, and printed circuit board (PCB). The report covers everything from definitions and chain structure to key players, regions and cost-analysis and more. If you're interested in the global e-waste management market, you should check out this report.
The report cites several factors for driving the growth of e-waste management market, one of which being the recent innovations in electronics. As electronic devices become more advanced, consumers end up replacing their old devices with newer, better quality ones. The obsolete device must then be properly disposed of, which is where e-waste management companies come into play.
According to the Global E-Waste Management Market 2013 - 2020 report by Market Research Store, the world produced approximately 50 million tons of e-waste in 2012 alone, attesting to the severity of this widespread and ever-growing problem. China was the leading producer of e-waste during this period, producing an estimated 1.1 million tons, while the United States wasn't far behind, coming in second place with 1 million tons of e-waste. Prepared by Market Research Store, this report scrutinizes the global e-waste management market, complete with both current scenarios as well as predictions up until 2020. Drivers and opportunities are also examined in this report.
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