1. Techknow (Pass it on) Brian Menzies & Donna Wood Enscape Consulting
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2. How many phones do you think are in use around the world?
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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.

3. 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 One quarter will be IT Equipment/ Consumer electronics.
Estimated value of £1.5 billion

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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.

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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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7. Where do critical raw materials come from?
India
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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).

8. 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.

9. What types of items could you donate?
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What types of items could you donate?
Pupils should be reminded to check with parents before donating anything.

10. Why should we collect Electrical & Electronic Equipment?
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Why should we collect Electrical & Electronic Equipment?
Prevent waste
Help people
Save the environment
Make money for school

11. Techknow Contact Details
To book a workshop or to find out further information contact: Donna Wood Enscape Consulting Tel: