WEEE recycling (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) can help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in several ways:

  1. Energy savings: Recycling electronic waste can save a significant amount of energy compared to manufacturing new products. This is because manufacturing new products from raw materials requires a lot of energy. By recycling and reusing materials, less energy is needed, resulting in fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
  2. Reduced landfill emissions: Electronic waste that ends up in landfills can release harmful chemicals and greenhouse gases as it decomposes. By recycling this waste, these emissions can be avoided.
  3. Recovery of valuable materials: Many electronic devices contain valuable materials such as gold, silver, and copper. By recycling these devices, these materials can be recovered and reused in the manufacturing of new products, reducing the need for new raw materials.
  4. Reduced need for new production: When electronic devices are recycled and reused, the demand for new products decreases. This, in turn, reduces the greenhouse gas emissions associated with the manufacturing and transportation of new products.