The Sony Take Back Recycling Program comes at a time when e-waste is at an all time high around the world. It is easy to see how old and broken electronic equipment is becoming a problem for our environment. Sony has set their environmental goals at a very high standard. According to Stan Glasgow, one of Sony's goal is to recycle one pound of old electronic equipment for every one pound of electronics sold. It is yet to be seen if this goal is attainable, but it is a good goal to reach for.
I think it is the government's responsibility to introduce legislation involving the recycling of e-trash. The EPA is involved in this effort, but in my opinion, they could do much more to help the effort. I respect companies like Sony, and others which I have mentioned in this article, who take it upon themselves to put the responsibility of controlling e-waste on their own shoulders.
A study conducted by the National Safety Council back in 2004 found that only ten percent of e-trash was recycled. Many people think that the reason for this is that the public just does not know where to bring their old electronic equipment for proper disposal. Electronic equipment can contain many toxic chemicals such as lead and mercury which can harm the environment; they can be dangerous to humans as well. Hopefully, the raised awareness of the e-trash problem will help people realize the positive effects of recycling their old electronic equipment can be for the environment and for our health.
Electronics recycling has come a long way from even five years ago when there weren't many options for people who wanted to get rid of some old electronic equipment. Today there are recycling centers in every major city in the United States which accept electronics for recycling. With the help of the electronic manufacturers growing their recycling programs, we can help to limit the estimated 2 million tons of e-trash per year, thus improving our environment, saving natural resources, and protecting our own health.
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