1. E-Waste
By: Rachael Shahi

2. What we’re doing now Currently no services on campus
Laramie Landfill offers services
Community for free during hours
Business/Commercial charged a fee

3. Laramie Landfill
They have diverted over 600,000 pounds of E-waste from the landfill successfully

4. Yale University Partner Company: Take2
Picks up recycling after online form is submitted
200,000 lbs. of used electronics recycled each year
Rebuilds used computers and donates to charities

5. University of Florida Partner Company: Creative Recycling
Picks up recycling from individuals
Requires all technology to be wiped of data

6. Northwestern University
E-waste drop off on campus
Recycling office
Other options for e-waste

7. Other Universities
E-waste Bins
E-waste recycling events

8. Global E-Waste
Top 4 Countries
Norway
Switzerland
Iceland
Denmark

9. Norway Various Methods for Waste Disposal Incineration Landfill (6%)
EEC

10. Switzerland
The Swiss law on waste management stresses the “polluter pays principle”
Encouraged the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste.
Several systems in place for segregating and collecting different kinds of waste
Glass, Paper, Plastic Bottles and Aluminum

11. Iceland

12. Denmark
Three Methods
Preferred
Recycling
Incineration
Landfill

13. 3 Steps to Implement Education Seek funding
Implement a grassroots program across campus

14. Step 1: Education Most important step Promote action
Partner with Campus Sustainability Committee
Create marketing campaigns
Get students on board!

15. Step 2: Seek Funding Possibly the hardest step Seek volunteers
CERF and other funding options
Back-up plan

16. Step 3: Implement Several bins across campus
Union
Washakie Dining Center
Classroom Building
Business Building
Encourage donating reusable e-waste
Empty bins monthly
Partner with recycling center

17. Future Steps Continue to educate students, staff and faculty
Follow Yale's system and arrange pick ups
Seek further funding
Work with administration

18. Wrap Up Education, Education, EDUCATION! University as a Role Model
Follow examples of other Universities
Following Global Examples
Always work to further develop

19. Resources
AASHE: The Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education “What are Best (or emergent) practices related to e-waste recycling and disposal?” (2015) Retrieved March 14, 2016 from: related-e-waste-recycling-and-disposal
Cellphonebank.org. “Why Recycle Cell Phones? Cellphone recycling fact sheet.” (2016), Retrieved March 14, 2016 from: Cellphonvehttp:// Phones(72kb).pdf
Echannel News: “How long does it take a cell phone to break down?” (2016), Retrieved February 27, 2016 from: channelnews.com/storydetail.php?ref=418679&title=How-long-does-it- take-a-cell-phone-to-break-down
E-Waste Guide: “Swiss E-waste Programme” (2011), Retrieved April 10, from:
Forbes Business: “Which Country is on top of the World’s Electronic Waste Mountain?” (2015), Retrieved March 24, 2016 from: is-on-top-of-the-worlds-electronic-waste-mountain- infographic/#514911bf5325

20. Resources
I.T. Refresh: Responsible Electronics Recycling Solutions, “National Laws”, (2016) Retrieved on March 14, 2016 from:
Laramie Wyoming, “E- Waste” (2016), Retrieved February 27, from:
Meyles, Cornelis A. “Waste Management in Iceland” (2004). Retrieved April 12, 2016 from: _Iceland_21_feb_06.pdf
Northwestern University Facilities Management “Student eCycling” (2016) Retrieved March 14, 2016 from: t.html
SC Johnson, “Statistics that will make you want to recycle your cell phone, (2012), Retrieved February 27, 2016 from: Recycle/Articles/Article-Details.aspx?date= &title=Statistics-That-Will-Make-You-Want-To-Recycle-Your- Cell-Phone

21. Resources
University of Florida: Finance and Accounting “Data Destruction and Electronic Waste”, (July 16, 2015), Retrieved March 14, from: management/data-destruction-and-electronic-waste/
Yale Environmental Health and Safety “Universal Waste Request” (2016), Retrieved March 14, 2016 from: