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Every step counts: the 12th year of the E-Waste Project in environmental services
With ever-advancing technology, every electronic upgrade we purchase creates more and more waste. Electronic waste (e-waste) has increasingly grown at an alarming rate, reaching three times the global population growth rate in 2014, and likely even higher over the next decade.
E-waste refers to outdated or discarded electronic devices that contain toxic chemicals such as dioxins, lead and mercury. These substances have harmful effects on human health if improperly disposed of, especially for pregnant women and children.
For more than 12 years, The E-Waste Project (TEP) has been raising awareness for responsible management and disposal of electronic waste within the community through fundraisers, webinars and online campaigns. This project is an awareness program of UP circuit designed to tackle the growing problem of e-waste in the country and educate people on how to tackle it. The latest version of the initiative in 2023 achieved the largest collection to date, with a total of 9,654 kilograms of electronic waste.
With hopes of greater reach in their advocacy, The E-Waste Project will host their series of events in July 2024.
There will be two TEP conversations, which are online webinars aimed at educating and motivating individuals to identify and address the issues associated with the improper disposal of electronic waste. The first TEP Talk will take place July 20 with the topic “E-Waste and Health: Understanding the Risks.” On the other hand, the second webinar will take place on July 27, with the topic “Reducing E-Waste: Tips for Minimizing Electronic Waste at Home.” Both TEP Talks will start at 2:00 PM via Zoom and will also be streamed live on TEP’s Facebook page. Interested participants can participate via the registration link posted on The E-Waste Project social media pages.
A nice addition to the TEP projects, called TEP2F, was also introduced in June. Selected members of the team visited the property Company of Friends, Inc. in Mandaluyong and Tzu Chi Scholars Summer Camp in Sta. Mesa to talk about the environmental impact of e-waste and its practical disposal solutions.
TEP will also relaunch it personal pick-up by July 21 to 27, 2024, at the Lawn technology, UP Diliman. Delivery points are available from July 8 and will be open until the last day of the collection on July 27. The drop-off points are located throughout the University of the Philippines-Diliman Campus and at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Campus in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
The E-Waste Project advocates for innovation to serve as a tool we can use to improve sustainability and protection, rather than being the cause of more environmental problems. In his 12e Every year, the E-Waste Project continues to expand its reach through new events and greater influence, with the help of all volunteers and participants.
Today’s progress comes with a responsibility and every step taken to address this current problem is progress towards a better and greener future. Para sa bayan, para sa world.
