Monthly theme: Electronics

January is electronics month. Learn about the fastest-growing waste stream, and how you can take steps to minimize your e-waste footprint. And make sure to sign up for the Waste Wise News e-newsletter and follow Waste Wise Lane County on Facebook and Instagram to stay in-the-know!

This information came directly from the World Health Organization (WHO).

• E-waste is one of the fastest growing solid waste streams in the world.
• In 2022, an estimated 62 million tons of e-waste were produced globally. Only 22.3% was documented as formally collected and recycled.
• Lead is a common substance released into the environment when e-waste is recycled, stored or dumped using informal activities, including open burning.
• Informal e-waste recycling activities may have several adverse health effects. Children and pregnant women are particularly vulnerable.
• The International Labor Organization and WHO estimate that millions of women and child laborers working in the informal recycling sector globally may be at risk of hazardous e-waste exposures.

Test your Oregon Right to Repair Knowledge

Compete against other readers and see how you fare. This month, have some fun and test your knowledge of Oregon's new Right to Repair law! 

PLEASE NOTE: The game will be active throughout the month. Good luck!

Information provided by the Oregon State Public Interest Research Group (OSPRIG).

Waste Wise Tip: Donate to the Electronics Recycling Competition

Kelly Bell, Lane County Master Recycler program coordinator, encourages you to get involved with the Electronics Recycling Competition. Click Kelly's image to watch her video.

Electronics Resources

ECycleOregon
https://ecycleoregon.org

Electronics Recycling Competition
wastewiselane.org/erc

FiX iT Lane County
fixitlanecounty.com

Guide to Used Goods in Eugene/Springfield
rogenemanas.com/guide-to-used-goods

iFixit
ifixit.com

NextStep Recycling
nextsteprecycling.org

Waste Wise Lane County App 
lanecountyor.gov/wastewise-app