1. Disposing Old Computers
By Long Yi Nelly Ki

2. Facts About Discarding Computers
20 to 50 million metric tons of e-waste are disposed every year
Only around 15% of e-waste is currently recycled
80 to 85% of electronic products were thrown to landfills or incinerators  produce toxic gases  acid rain
e-waste will cause damage to humans’ body (e.g. blood and kidneys)

3. Where do the old computers go?
80% of the e-waste ends up in developing countries like China, India or Nigeria
low-wage workers bathed the computers parts like CPUs in acid to retrieve metal components
people there are exposed to chemicals like mercury, lead or other toxic substances
Rest of the wastes will go to landfills

5. What can you do with your old computers - Donation
Choice 1: Donation
Try to donate the computer (As many parts as you can)
Reuse always comes first, think if you really need a new one before you donate or throw them away.

6. What can you do with your old computers? - Donation
Many organizations and charities might need your help!
example: The National Cristina Foundation
It is a non-profit organization
Collect old computers
Give out the old computers to low-income families (especially those with students who need computers for schoolwork)

7. What can you do with your old computers? - Recycle
Choice 2: Recycle
Divide your computer into PARTS
RAM
check if you have other devices that fit your old RAM
if you no longer have any use for the RAM, try to sell them

8. What can you do with your old computers? - Recycle
CPU
try to remove your CPU from the motherboard
try not to touch the pins on the CPU
sell it to the recycling stores
Monitor
possibly the most valuable part of your computer

9. What can you do when you want to change a new computer? - Recycle
Hard drives
Don’t forget to back up the important things that you need!
Erase all your personal information in the computer with software
Sell it to second hand computer stores and they will reuse the hard drive

10. Think if you really need a new one FIRST
Try to upgrade the hardware and the software to what you need before buying a new one
Only small portions can be recycle…. REDUCE the waste!

11. -The End- Thank You!