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Computers are one of the
main contributors to electronic waste (e-waste). E-waste poses a major
disposal issue because they are made up of various components that are
toxic to our environment. The Institute for Local Self-Reliance
estimates that 75% of all obsolete electronics are currently being
stored. This will result in a massive disposal issue for our country
and the entire world. With continuous innovations in technology, there
is an increasing need to recycle computers, limiting the number that
end up in our local landfills.
This is not a small issue.
Hundreds of millions of retired computers are discarded by Americans
every year. We need to make smarter choices about what we do with
these products. At Alliance Web Site Solutions we want to help ensure
a clean environment for future generations.
Computers
and Our Environment
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In 2002, approximately 41
million computers became outdated. Recent analysis by the National
Safety Council estimated that 63 million computers became
obsolete in 2005. It is estimated that 75% of these obsolete computers
are stored, and by 2007, these stored computers will amount to about
500 million computers that will need to be disposed of. As new
technologies rapidly enter the market, e-waste is definitely a big
concern for those interested in preserving our natural resources and
our environment as a whole.
There are different options
available for computers besides just throwing them away (or storing
them). Alliance Web Site Solutions now accepts computers for recycling
and reuse. Once refurbished or
repaired they can be used by local students in need.
The other viable option we
utilize is recycling. Computers are made with a variety of elements
such as; plastics, glass, steel, gold, lead, mercury, cadmium and fire
retardants that can be recaptured, sorted into recyclable categories and used again. If
thrown away, these computers will release toxins into our
environment, polluting the groundwater we drink and the air that
we breathe. Recycling the resources in computers also eliminates the need
to obtain these elements from nature, decreasing their production
impact on our environment.
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 YOU
Can Make A Difference In Your Community! Do
you know a student that could benefit from our project?
Contact
us and we'll send you an application. Currently
this project includes Waukesha and Milwaukee county only. We
hope to add more counties soon! We
could use all the help we can get on this project, so if you
want to donate time, funds, or experience please let us know!
- TOGETHER...
we CAN make a difference.
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By eliminating e-waste, the
environment is protected, resources are saved, local students in need
benefit and you make a difference in your community. You can be a
powerful force for good. Educating and enabling our community to take
action to reduce e-waste is good for the environment. We make it easy
for people with idle computers and electronics to put them to good
use. Putting old products to new uses will extend the useful life of
old computers and delay or even prevent their entry into our
landfills, drinking water and air.
Alliance Web Site Solutions
offers computer recycling and reuse solutions for old computers and
components.
Together we can recycle many hazardous and unwanted
products.
Our goal is to provide
computer recycling for the public and private sectors of our
community. By implementing a recycling program for obsolete and used
computer equipment we are doing our part to create a safer
environment in our community.
Primary Functions:
Collection of idle and obsolete computers-
Reuse usable equipment
and components
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Breakdown and sort equipment into recyclable categories
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Provide a safe route for hazardous computer waste
Secondary Functions:
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Provide data destruction
services
Don't throw that old
computer away - contact
us and make a difference! Donate your old computer for our
computer reuse project and help a student in need. |
