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Factors contributing to electronic waste - Coggle Diagram
Factors contributing to electronic waste
Global
the advancement of technology
old models are not in the market
outdated technology
global demands for electronics -
this leads to increase the production of electronics
National
short-lifespans of electronics
many of the electronic devices now do not have long lifespan which causes users to throw and easily buy a new one
insufficient e-waste management infrastructure
Singapore does not have the right infrastructure for the management of e-waste
low recycling rate -
the recycling rate in Singapore is low therefore contributing to the accumulation of E-waste
Individual
disposing E-waste incorrectly
dumping it in places that should not for e-waste and can contaminate the environment
upgrading their electronics frequently
following trends and keep up to date by buying new electronics
old and broken electronics
throwing all of their unused electronics therefore contributing to the e-waste
not recycling their e-waste
instead of throwing , recycle the electronics instead
Society
lack of awareness on proper disposable practice
they do not understand that what they are doing is wrong and it contributes to E-waste
improper way of disposing -
not disposing it properly
increased consumption
there has been a rise in technology therefore more people are buying electronics