E-waste (or electronic waste) includes discarded electronics like computers, TVs, printers, and mobile phones. These devices often contain valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper that can be recovered and reused. However, they also contain hazardous substances, such as mercury and lead, which can harm the environment and our health if not handled correctly.
The scary part? Less than 25% of collected e-waste in Victoria is sent to certified, environmentally friendly recyclers. That’s a massive gap that leaves room for improvement—and a lot of waste that ends up in landfills or facilities that aren’t cut out to deal with the risks e-waste poses.
Recycling e-waste responsibly doesn’t just protect the environment; it also reduces the need to mine new raw materials and cuts down on energy use. Plus, it’s an opportunity for businesses to boost environmental credentials, improve ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) performance, and gain trust from eco-conscious customers.
A recent study found that 84% of Australians didn’t know if their employer had an e-waste policy, and only 19% of ASX200 companies mention e-waste in their sustainability reports.
This lack of focus on e-waste in corporate Australia is a missed opportunity to lead by example. Businesses can’t manage what they don’t measure, which is why shedding the e-waste blind spot is so critical.
For companies, addressing e-waste is about more than compliance—it’s about doing the right thing for the planet, their employees, and their customers.
Community e-waste drives are a fantastic way to make recycling more accessible. They not only collect more e-waste, but also raise awareness about the importance of responsible recycling.
At ReSource, we’re changing the e-waste game in Australia. Our mission is simple: to ensure as much e-waste as possible is processed responsibly and ethically. Here’s how we’re doing it:
We ensure that all e-waste we collect is processed through environmentally friendly channels. This means hazardous materials are safely removed, and valuable components are recovered.
Through our community e-waste drives, we’re making it easier for people and businesses to recycle electronics while raising awareness about the importance of doing it right.
We work with businesses to help them understand their e-waste footprint, implement effective recycling solutions, and improve their ESG performance.
We weigh and track all materials to ensure nothing is unaccounted for. This gives our partners peace of mind that their e-waste is handled ethically.
E-waste recycling prevents hazardous materials from polluting the environment, reduces the need for raw material extraction, and supports a circular economy by recovering valuable resources.
ReSource only partners with certified recyclers and follows strict processes to ensure all e-waste is safely and ethically recycled.
Absolutely! Community drives make recycling more accessible, increase the volume of e-waste collected, and educate people on the importance of recycling electronics responsibly.
ReSource is Australia's first large-scale recycler with machinery purpose built for processing e-waste in an environmentally friendly manner. We focus on transparency, traceability, and ethical practices. We also prioritize community education and corporate partnerships to amplify our impact.
Contact us to discuss your e-waste recycling needs! Whether it’s a one-time collection or an ongoing partnership, we’ll tailor a solution that works for you.
National Recycling Week is the perfect time to rethink how we handle e-waste. Whether you’re an individual clearing out old gadgets or a business looking to improve sustainability, there’s a role for everyone in creating a cleaner, greener future.
Let’s make a commitment this week to recycle responsibly and support initiatives like ReSource that are leading the way in sustainable e-waste management. Together, we can spark real change.
Ready to take action? Learn more about ReSource and how you can make a difference today. Contact us to find out how we can help with your e-waste recycling needs!
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