NC State Expands E-Recycling Efforts

If you counted how many electronic products you own, it is probably 24 per household, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. When these products become outdated or broken, they become e-waste, which is toxic and growing rapidly. That’s why North Carolina landfills no longer accept television and computer equipment, pointing consumers instead to electronic recycling, known also as e-recycling.

Analis Fulghum, education and outreach coordinator for the university’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Office, says the university has an electronic recycling strategy to combat the problem.

This fall more than 200 yellow e-recycling bins will be placed across campus, first outside residence halls and later other buildings. The bins will collect CDs, ink and toner cartridges, as well as small electronics.

Additionally, the documentary “Terra Blight,” will be shown at NC State’s Campus Cinema on Sunday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. This highlights the hazardous e-waste created in pursuit of the latest technology and will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by the film’s producer. All are welcome.