8-14 November
This week is Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week, celebrating a quarter-century of helping Australians recycle right.
As an ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management Systems) accredited company, Globalnet Solutions Australia is committed to supporting sustainability initiatives, by cutting down on electronic waste (e-waste) and participating in recycling programs. When providing a service to our clients, we always consider sustainable options to help improving recycling and to reuse.
Australians are among the highest users of new technology in the world, purchasing nearly 5 million computers every year. This makes electronic waste or e-waste a growing problem.
This infographic shows you how to reduce, reuse and recycle e-waste, including printer cartridges, mobile phones, batteries, computers and other electrical appliances.
Reduce
- Extend the life of your electronics through repair and software upgrades before buying new.
- Check if your broken item can be repaired or services
Reuse
- Buy second-hand or refurbished products.
- Pass it on to others by selling, swapping or donating a working device. Remember to clear your data first.
Recycle
- Find programs to recycle printer cartridges, mobile phones, batteries, computers and other electrical appliances
Start your recycling journey today and take part in recycling. Find out more on the Business Recycling website.