Techknow (Pass it on) Brian Menzies & Donna Wood Enscape Consulting Tel: 01569764883 Email: donnawood@enscape.eu

How many phones do you think are in use around the world? Techknow (Pass it on) How many phones do you think are in use around the world? 5 Billion There are over 5 billion mobile phones currently in use around the world. In richer countries, people change their phones on average every 18 months.

Techknow (Pass it on) Equivalent to 4 million ??? By 2020 approximately 10 million tonnes of electronic products purchased in UK. Equivalent to 4 million ??? The 10 million tonnes includes 20 tonnes of gold & 400 tonnes of silver. This gold is equivalent to ??? Average weight of a 5 year old is 20kg, so the weight of 1000 children (gold). Stats from http://www.wrap.org.uk/content/facts-and-figures One quarter will be IT Equipment/ Consumer electronics. Estimated value of £1.5 billion

Techknow (Pass it on) What happens if you put unwanted electrical/ electronic equipment in your bin? Electronic and Electrical Equipment contain metals such as cadmium, lead and nickel. If these are put in the refuse bin, they will end up in landfill which is a waste of raw materials.

Techknow (Pass IT on) There are many different parts in one mobile phone? 300 By 2020 approximately 10 million tonnes of electronic products purchased in UK. The 10 million tonnes includes 20 tonnes of gold & 400 tonnes of silver.

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Where do critical raw materials come from? India Graphite Japan Indium China Antimony Beryllium Fluorspar Gallium Germanium Magnesium Rare Earths Tungsten Russia Platinum Group metals South Africa Rwanda Tantalum Democratic Republic Congo Cobalt Brazil Niobium Mexico USA Canada Electrical/ Electronic equipment contain lots of different elements from across the world, which need to be mined, processed and transported before manufacture. In certain countries there can be significant problems with pollution, child labour, working conditions and armed conflict. (also problems with disposal if not disposed of correctly).

Techknow (Pass it on) How can you help? Chat about things that the children could do to help e.g. make posters, put up collection posters, speak to their family, collect used items.

What types of items could you donate? Techknow (Pass it on) What types of items could you donate? Pupils should be reminded to check with parents before donating anything.

Why should we collect Electrical & Electronic Equipment? Techknow (Pass IT on) Why should we collect Electrical & Electronic Equipment? Prevent waste Help people Save the environment Make money for school

Techknow Contact Details To book a workshop or to find out further information contact: Donna Wood Enscape Consulting Tel: 01569764883 Email: donnawood@enscape.eu