Ways to Minimize Your E-Waste

Electronics also contain valuable non-renewable resources including gold, silver, copper, platinum, aluminum and cobalt. This means when we dispose of them without recycling, we are throwing away precious materials.  

When broken or unwanted electronics are dumped in landfill, toxic substances like lead and mercury can leach into soil and water. Minimizing e-waste helps to conserve resources and reduces the amount of energy we take from the earth. 

• Re-evaluate. Do you really need that extra gadget? Try finding one device with multiple functions. 
• Extend the life of your electronics. Buy a case, keep your device clean, and avoid overcharging the battery.  
• Buy environmentally friendly electronics. Look for products labeled Energy Star or certified by the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT). 
• Donate used electronics to social programs—and help victims of domestic violence, children safety initiatives, environmental causes, and more.  
• Reuse large electronics.  
• Recycle electronics and batteries in e-waste recycling bins located around campus.  Large electronics can go in the larger bins found in your building.   



At The EcoFairy, our goal is to help you build a more sustainable life by offering you a line of reusable products. We offer products that last and that will help you reduce the amount of plastic you use.