Our life is filled with gadgets right from the alarm clock (fine, you must be using your phone to set an alarm, but you know what we mean…). We buy new electronics every now and then, but how well do we manage them? If you have doubts on that, the below pointers are for you:

1. Do not buy extra electronics

Do not keep more than one electronic device that performs the same function. If you enjoy using new gadgets as they launch, make sure you get rid of the old one before buying a new one. Sell or donate it so someone else can use it and it doesn’t lie in your house for ages becoming obsolete. So next time you see yourself with an extra gadget… you know what to do!

2. Reuse old electronics

There are times when we just cannot sell or donate our old electronics because of emotional attachment. In such cases, reuse them to perform different functions. For example, use your old phone as an alarm clock or GPS device. Come on, use your creativity if you want to keep them.

3. Extend electronics’ life

Rough use makes electronics go bad early. You need to clean them regularly. If dust settles and thickens on electronics, it can block essential parts and stop them from working. To protect them from dust or breakage, use cases. Also, follow the instructions provided. Overcharging batteries or not shutting them down properly can reduce their lifespan.

4. Return to retailer

Most retailers have tie-ups with recycling companies. They will ensure your electronics do not end up in landfills. You can return them to the retailer through buyback or other programs.

5. Give it to a recycler

Find a recycler in your locality. Recycling electronics yourself helps the environment. You can also get a recycling certificate, which is beneficial in multiple ways.

6. Create a community e-waste bin

You are not alone. Gather your community’s electronic waste so it can be given to a retailer or recycler in bulk. This way, you serve your community, the environment, and ultimately humanity. That’s quite an achievement, isn’t it?

7. NEVER EVER throw e-waste in a landfill

Electronics are made of metals, plastic, glass, chemicals, and more. Burning them in landfills releases toxic and hazardous chemicals. Precious metals, which take years to form in the earth, go to waste, ultimately harming the planet and its living beings. So, when you throw just one phone in the garbage bin, you are endangering millions of lives.

We hope you follow these ways to save yourself and the generations to come.