1 What electronic devices do you own? What do C you do with them when they break or you want A QUICK GUIDE TO … to buy a new one? E-WASTE! WHAT IS E-WASTE? 2 Look at the texts below. Which one doesn’t Electronic waste that’s created when we throw describe an invention? away devices such a computers and cell phones. A HOW MUCH DO WE PRODUCE? 20–50 million tons a year. I’VE HEARD ABOUT AN WHAT HAPPENS TO IT?
EXCITING PROJECT Most of it ends up in landfills, but a lot of it is sent
to countries such as China, India, and Nigeria for THAT COULD CHANGE recycling. RECYCLING IS A GOOD THING, ISN’T IT? THE WORLD! It depends. E-waste can contain dangerous chemicals. If recycling isn’t done the right way, Think about all the cell phones you’ve thrown away these chemicals can cause problems for human and the waste you’ve created. Imagine if you could beings and the environment. keep the same cell phone forever, but just change parts of it when they break or are too old! D That’s what the Phonebloks project is all about. A Dutch designer named Dave Hakkens wants to Hi, Alvaro, build a cell phone that you’ll never need to throw I just had a great idea for Yasmin’s birthday away. He can’t do it on his own, though. He needs present – a water clock! help from cell phone companies around the world. She’s really into gadgets, and this one’s The problem is, will anyone be interested in buying a environmentally friendly too. It uses water instead phone like this? of batteries. How cool is that? Did you know that I’m not sure, but I think it’s a really interesting idea. If the water clock was invented in my country? It’s you agree, please share this with your friends! true! The Egyptians designed the first water clock Thanks! in 1500 BC. Enrique Hassan