Tips for electronic devices not to pollute

Electronic devices are an important part of everyday life, however, as the years go by they stop working, they go out of fashion, their technology becomes obsolete and they end up in the garbage. In addition, devices that are not used properly during their useful life pollute, so it is necessary to know what actions can be taken to reduce the carbon footprint.

Within the framework of Earth Day, from technology there are several things that can be done to contribute to the conservation of the environment, without having to dispose of all devices because since their elaboration they pollute.

Today's life requires that all young people and adults have at least one electronic device to stay in touch, work and do household chores. Here are some tips to contribute to the care of the environment.

The best thing is not to be changing devices continuously, especially if they work properly. For example, if you need a new PC or an accessory, you can opt for an eco-friendly device.

Instead of throwing away the old appliance in the trash, you can first find a second life for it, donating it, giving it away or sending it to repair and resell it at a lower price. In this way, it will have more years of service and will contribute to the circular economy.

It should be noted that an accessory that could serve to reduce energy consumption is a smart plug. These are usually attached to electronic devices, only they allow energy usage to be monitored and can be programmed to turn off and on automatically.

As mentioned above, even devices in their lifespan can contaminate if they are not used correctly. In this sense, it is best to turn off and unplug appliances when they are not in use or when leaving the house.

Also, when they are being occupied, it is best to have them in low consumption modes, that is, maintain dim lighting on the screen of the PC, mobile phone, or not to use the devices at full power unless it is strictly necessary.

To avoid wasting batteries, energy consumption can be reduced by using remote solar controls that can also be recharged via USB. You can also use the infrared of the cell phone as a remote control, for this you just need to download an application.

You can breathe new life into the packaging of TVs, sound towers and more. Some of the boxes and wrappers include QR codes with instructions on how to turn them into something new, in case they don't have it, tutorials can be found on YouTube. It is estimated that 200 thousand tons of cardboard are disposed of annually.

It should be noted that devices and appliances that offer interconnectivity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) make it easier to acquire sustainable habits for the planet.

For example, many of them save energy and water, reduce food waste and can be recycled, among other benefits, so if you buy a new electronic device, you should look for it to have eco-friendly options.

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