According to research, producing electronic devices generates around 580 million metric tonnes of carbon emissions annually, with manufacturing being the largest contributor. Although most people think it’s the hours spent browsing that rack up the damage, that’s not how it works. Rather, extracting raw materials and assembling components demands enormous energy before your laptop even […]
Replacing devices too early can create unnecessary waste, as manufacturing is often responsible for the largest share of a device’s total carbon footprint. It’s because every new phone, laptop, or tablet requires mining rare materials, energy-intensive production, and global shipping before it even reaches your hands. At Chaire-Cycledevie, we’ve spent over two decades studying the […]
When a computer reaches the end of its life, you either recycle it for parts, send it to another country as e-waste, or simply dump it into a landfill with other old electronics. How you dispose of it determines its environmental impact. Every year, people throw away millions of pieces of electronic equipment without thinking […]
Computer recycling protects the planet by keeping harmful toxins out of landfills and recovering valuable materials that would otherwise require new mining. That’s why what you do with your old laptop or desktop has a bigger impact than you might realise. Let’s be honest, upgrading to a faster machine feels great. But the problem is, […]