Recycling by Product: Aircraft Recycling, Battery Recycling, Computer Recycling, Mobile Phone Recycling, Paper Recycling, Plastic Recycling

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 53. Chapters: Aircraft recycling, Battery recycling, Computer recycling, Mobile phone recycling, Paper recycling, Plastic recycling, Vehicle recycling, Resin identification code, Paper shredder, Scrappage program, Thermal depolymerization, Battery Directive, Paper cup, Tire recycling, Deinking, Ship breaking, Call2Recycle, Fluorescent lamp recycling, Rubberecycle, Aircraft Fleet Recycling Association, Wrecking yard, Camara, PET bottle recycling, Textile recycling, Battery regulations in the United Kingdom, CWG, Plastic lumber, Cell Phones for Soldiers, Nonprofit Technology Resources, Close the loop, ReCellular, Inc., Stickies, Cell For Cash, BuyMyTronics.com, Paint recycling, Flipswap, Automotive battery recycling, Motor oil recycling, Car crusher, Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions, GreenCells, Plastics 2020 Challenge, Appliance recycling, End of Life Vehicles Directive, Doy Bags, Automotive shredder residue, Post-consumer-resin sterilization. Excerpt: Computer recycling or electronic recycling is the recycling or reuse of computers or other electronics. It includes both finding another use for materials (such as donation to charity), and having systems dismantled in a manner that allows for the safe extraction of the constituent materials for reuse in other products. Obsolete computers or other electronics are a valuable source for secondary raw materials, if treated properly; if not treated properly, they are a source of toxins and carcinogens. Rapid technology change, low initial cost, and even planned obsolescence have resulted in a fast-growing surplus of computer or other electronic components around the globe. Technical solutions are available, but in most cases a legal framework, a collection system, logistics, and other services need to be implemented before a technical solution can be applied. According to the U.S. Environ...