New electronic products are coming out at a rapid pace each year. The over consumption & linear waste system of electronics is creating a large e-waste problem.
According to the United Nations, less than a quarter of all U.S. electronic waste is recycled. E-waste can contain harmful materials that can contaminate ground water and soil. Check out the organizations below who are working to reuse, recycle, and repurpose e-waste on Oʻahu.
A New Circular Vision For Electronics
Time For A Global Reboot. In Support Of The United Nations E-waste Coalition
E -OPALA, INC.
E -Opala, Inc. is Hawaii’s first and only consumer and industry level e-waste demanufacturing plant. They retrieve, reuse, and recycle electronic products to reduce waste, preserve the environment and fund IT accessibility to underprivileged communities in Hawai‘i. Their goal is to reuse, repurpose, redistribute through donation, and only when they have accomplished that, to recycle.
E-Opala offers a large variety of services, from convenient drop off location, to pick ups in ongoing servicing of your home or business. They also offer training for underprivileged and homeless people as well as help sponsor environmental he friendly events and other nonprofits. Follow them on Instagram to stay up to date and check out their site below.
HAWAIIAN HOPE
Upgrade to a new computer and not sure what to do with your old one? Donate it to Hawaiian Hope! In today's world, computers = education and opportunities. With thousands of low income families, there is a LOT of need out there. Hawaiian Hope Org is always looking for donations- computers or cash.
ECO TOWN HAWAII
They exchange cash for your gently used items. Residents bring in their reusable items to sell for a free assessment and present a valid driver’s licence, US passport or ID for verification. They will carefully evaluate your items while you look around the store and present their offer. You may decline if you are not happy with the results.
