{"id":37,"date":"2015-10-10T15:05:56","date_gmt":"2015-10-10T18:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/setorreciclagem.com.br\/site\/o-que-fazer-com-o-lixo-eletronico\/"},"modified":"2024-08-22T19:31:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-22T22:31:02","slug":"eletronico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setorreciclagem.com.br\/en\/reciclagem-de-lixo-eletronico\/eletronico\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do with electronic waste?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The volume of electronic waste<\/strong> is a significant environmental concern. Batteries, computers and other devices that are no longer in use should not be discarded in any way, as they can cause serious risks to health and the environment. Brazilian legislation, such as Law 13.576\/09, establishes responsibilities for manufacturers and consumers, but there is still a lot of misinformation about the correct disposal of this waste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we will explore what to do with the electronic waste<\/strong> appropriately, highlighting the importance of recycling, the challenges faced and how each of us can contribute to a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1.4 million tons of electronic waste in one year in Brazil. Only when we know these numbers or see images like these do we realize that together, we produce an immense amount of hazardous waste.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Reality of Electronic Waste in Brazil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The amount of electronic waste<\/strong> generated annually in Brazil is alarming. In 2014, the country produced around 1.4 million tons of electronic waste, according to the UN document entitled \u201cSustainable Management of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment in Latin America.\u201d This volume is the result of the accelerated pace of technological innovations, the constant appeal of marketing and planned obsolescence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Planned obsolescence refers to the intentional planning of the useful life of electronic products so that they become obsolete more quickly, encouraging consumers to buy new equipment. This, combined with incessant advertising, leads to the continued increase in the production of electronic waste<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Risks of Incorrect Disposal <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When the electronic waste<\/strong> If disposed of improperly, it can pose serious health and environmental risks. Electronic devices contain heavy metals and toxic substances, such as lead, cadmium, beryllium and mercury. For example, a typical computer can contain about 18% of these hazardous metals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n