E-Waste Crisis in Nepal: Simple Solutions Everyone Can Follow

 Global E-Waste: Shocking Facts

By the Numbers

• Every year, the world throws away electronics weighing as much as 350 cruise ships

• Only 17% gets recycled properly

• 5 billion old phones sit unused in drawers globally

Why Phones Are Special

  Small but dangerous:

• Contain toxic lead and mercury

• 40% of e-waste's poison comes from mobile devices

• Most replace phones every 2-3 years when they could last longer

   

   

  What's Happening	Why It's Bad	What You Can Do
  3 phones discarded every second in Nepal	Toxic chemicals (lead, mercury, lithium) leak into soil and water, harming crops and drinking water	Recycle properly at certified centers instead of throwing away
  95% of e-waste is NOT recycled safely	Informal recyclers (often children) burn wires to extract copper, inhaling deadly fumes	Support ethical recycling – report illegal e-waste burners
  Millions of rupees worth of gold/silver lost yearly	Nepal imports electronics but throws away precious metals instead of recovering them	Demand better e-waste policies from local leaders
  Most people don't know safe disposal methods	Old phones end up in rivers or landfills, poisoning the environment for decades	Share this info with friends/family

  
  
  

  E-Waste in Nepal: A Growing Problem

  Nepal generates thousands of tons of e-waste yearly, with mobile phones being a major contributor. Unfortunately:

  • No proper recycling system – Most e-waste is burned or dumped.

  • Illegal collectors extract valuable metals in unsafe ways, harming workers and the environment.

  • Public awareness is low – Many people don’t know how to dispose of old electronics safely.

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   Solutions for Nepal: Recycle, Reuse, Repair!

   Recycle – Say NO to Illegal E-Waste Collectors!

   Never throw phones in the trash – Toxic chemicals harm the environment.
   Bring your old phone to authorized e-waste recycling centers (some telecom companies and NGOs accept e-waste).

   Reuse – Give Your Phone a Second Life

   If your phone still works but you don’t need it:

  • Donate to schools, NGOs, or low-income families.

  • Sell it to refurbishers who can repair and resell it.

   Repair – Fix Instead of Replace!

   Broken screen? Battery dead? Don’t buy a new phone—repair it!

  • Visit Mobizilla Repair Lab for professional, eco-friendly repairs.

  • Why choose us?

    • We use modern technology to fix phones correctly.

    • Clean & professional service – No shortcuts!

    • We support ethical recycling—no illegal e-waste handling.

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   Benefits of Responsible E-Waste Management

  ✔ Creates Jobs – Recycling centers employ workers for sorting and processing.
  ✔ Saves Energy – Recycling metals uses 90% less energy than mining new ones.
  ✔ Reduces Pollution – Prevents toxic chemicals from poisoning soil and water.
  ✔ Boosts Economy – Recovered metals can be reused in new electronics.

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   Take Action Today!

  🔹 Recycle your old phone at an authorized center.
  🔹 Reuse – Give it to someone who needs it.
  🔹 Repair – Visit Mobizilla Repair Lab instead of buying new.

  Together, we can reduce e-waste in Nepal and protect our planet! 🌱