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07/05/2021

Happy birthday to an excellent individual with an epitome of greatness and elegance Ehinlaiye

You have been a source of inspiration to us both as a leader and a committed team player.

Thank you for all you do for the team.

We want to wish you long life, prosperity and good health as you age today

Cheers to a new year of outstanding strides and victories.

We love you ❤️❤️❤️

06/05/2021

Happy birthday to our queen, the business analyst 👩‍💼👩‍💼

God bless your new age and grant you all your heart desires.

Cheers to a new year of greater accomplishments 🥂

Thank you for all you do for us as a team member.

We love you dearly💚💚

# Tauruswoman

05/05/2021

# Friday Briefing

So far, we've discussed the concept of e-waste, its types, causes and legal framework. You might be wondering, why so much emphasis on e-waste though?

Well, most electronics are made with toxic chemicals and metals that are perfectly safe when in use, but that’s not the case when they are being tossed away;

When disposed of improperly, e-waste can negatively impact ;

The Air:

The burning, dismantling, shredding or melting of e-waste materials by scavengers or the informal sector to extract valuable components of e-waste leads to the release of dust particles or toxins, such as dioxins, into the environment that causes air pollution and damages respiratory health.
For example the burning of wires to extract copper.

The air pollution caused by e-waste impacts some animal species more than others, which may be endangering these species and the biodiversity of certain regions that are chronically polluted.

The Soil:

When e-waste is dumped on the landfills or open areas, it breakdowns and during this process release heavy metals like lead or cadmium which could leach or seep into the soils.
This affects plant growth and development in these affected areas and invariably animals. They could also get into human food through the food web causing negative health implications.

Ground Water/ Water bodies:

After soil contamination, heavy metals from e-waste, such as mercury, lithium, lead and barium, then leak through the earth even further to reach groundwater. When these heavy metals reach groundwater, they eventually make their way into ponds, streams, rivers and lakes. Through these pathways, acidification and toxification are created in the water, which is unsafe for animals, plants and communities even if they are miles away from a recycling site. Clean drinking water becomes problematic to find.

Humans:

As mentioned, electronic waste contains toxic components that are dangerous to human health, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, polybrominated flame retardants, barium and lithium. The negative health effects of these toxins on humans include brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system damage. It can also considerably affect the nervous and reproductive systems of the human body, leading to disease and birth defects.

Source: elysium.com

Although the long term impacts of e-waste are not yet known, there is still cause for concern judging from the aforementioned. What can we do then?
Join us next week as we will be preferring solutions to this growing menace.

30/04/2021

# Friday Briefing

So far, we've discussed the concept of e-waste, its types, causes and legal framework. You might be wondering, why so much emphasis on e-waste though?

Well, most electronics are made with toxic chemicals and metals that are perfectly safe when in use, but that’s not the case when they are being tossed away;

When disposed of improperly, e-waste can negatively impact ;

The Air:

The burning, dismantling, shredding or melting of e-waste materials by scavengers or the informal sector to extract valuable components of e-waste leads to the release of dust particles or toxins, such as dioxins, into the environment that causes air pollution and damages respiratory health.
For example the burning of wires to extract copper.

The air pollution caused by e-waste impacts some animal species more than others, which may be endangering these species and the biodiversity of certain regions that are chronically polluted.

The Soil:

When e-waste is dumped on the landfills or open areas, it breakdowns and during this process release heavy metals like lead or cadmium which could leach or seep into the soils.
This affects plant growth and development in these affected areas and invariably animals. They could also get into human food through the food web causing negative health implications.

Ground Water/ Water bodies:

After soil contamination, heavy metals from e-waste, such as mercury, lithium, lead and barium, then leak through the earth even further to reach groundwater. When these heavy metals reach groundwater, they eventually make their way into ponds, streams, rivers and lakes. Through these pathways, acidification and toxification are created in the water, which is unsafe for animals, plants and communities even if they are miles away from a recycling site. Clean drinking water becomes problematic to find.

Humans:

As mentioned, electronic waste contains toxic components that are dangerous to human health, such as mercury, lead, cadmium, polybrominated flame retardants, barium and lithium. The negative health effects of these toxins on humans include brain, heart, liver, kidney and skeletal system damage. It can also considerably affect the nervous and reproductive systems of the human body, leading to disease and birth defects.

Source: elysium.com

Although the long term impacts of e-waste are not yet known, there is still cause for concern judging from the aforementioned. What can we do then?
Join us next week as we will be preferring solutions to this growing menace.

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27/04/2021

Happy birthday big man Akeem🥳🥳, our e-waste consultant 😁

God bless your new age and grant you all your heart desires.

Cheers to a new year of greater accomplishments 🥂

Thank you for all you do for us as a team member.

We love you dearly💚💚

19/04/2021

The developed and developing countries are facing the heat of e-waste. Thousands of metric tonnes of e-waste still come into the country via our ports alone.

One would wonder if there are even any legal frameworks or regulations guiding electronic waste in the state.

Sorry to disappoint you, there are actual laws guiding e-waste management in Lagos. The National Environmental (Electrical Electronic Sector/ Regulations S1 No.23 of 2011 is one of them (you can read it up on the poster). Did you know there are also guidelines on the import of new and functional electronic waste in the country?

Did you also know, there are consequences for importing electronic devices that have reached the end of their useful life? I didn't think so.

Then why do we still have a surge of e-waste in the country? Well, as with every other law in the state, they are hardly enforced. The average Nigerian doesn't even have any idea his fundamental human rights talk more of one concerning e-waste.

So what then could be done? Relax, this is why we are here. Stick around and find out next week as we'll be looking into the effects and solutions for e-waste management in Lagos.

16/04/2021

E-waste is generated for so many reasons. We are in a digital age and our love for gadgets and technology is unmatched.

It is often said that one is addressed by the way one dresses. Well, that is mostly not applicable today. Nowadays, people accord respect for you by the kind of smartphone or gadgets you use. You can simply tell a man’s worth by the kind of gadgets he uses. This need to constantly prove oneself or get validation from the public has caused a constant upgrade and innovation with phones and gadgets. As their lifestyle changes, humans discard phones or electronic devices even when it is still useful.
These gadgets are usually indiscriminately disposed of alongside other waste which mostly ends up in the landfills, water bodies or drainage systems causing pollution.

Another cause of e-waste pollution is the dismantling and burning of e-waste during e-waste recycling. This process is mostly carried out by the informal sector to extract valuable materials from electronic waste which is usually done unprofessionally without adequate protection and equipment. However noble their cause is, without proper management, the environment is still threatened.

13/04/2021

Have you ever had a phone that stopped working completely and you didn't know what to do? or a pressing iron that has been in the house for years it has become a family heirloom or maybe an old television lying helplessly, gathering dust it has become an artifact. I know we are all too familiar with this.

Well, these discarded devices are termed e-waste or electronic waste. When this e-waste ends up in our landfills, water bodies, or open dumpsites, it then becomes electronic pollution.

Electronic pollution is a challenge that is gaining global concern because it has been discovered that this discarded E-waste may contain toxic chemicals that are harmful to man and other living organisms.

We aim to bring to your attention the causes, implications, solutions, and future directions of E-waste management in Lagos.

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05/04/2021

To the ever delectable, smart and beautiful accountant, we say a glorious birthday .

Thank you for all you do for us as a team member.
We love you dearly💚💚
Cheers to greater heights 🥂.

04/04/2021

He is risen!! Just as Christ is risen, may every good thing that is dead and buried in your life, gain expression today and come back to life.

Have a wonderful Easter celebration from all of us at ithinkewaste!

02/04/2021

Yay, it's Good Friday and we bring you good news and glad tidings.
So, LAWMA in conjunction with NESREA is working on creating about 30 centres for e-waste collection across Lagos. Now you have a place to bring your E-waste, even better you can exchange it for some monetary value. Data security is also assured for mobile phones and PCs.

Kudos to NESREA and LAWMA E-waste unit for this initiative.
Watch this space y'all and happy Good friday.

01/04/2021

May you enjoy days as beautiful as the flowers in spring, nights, lovely and restful and a life full of hope and love. May all your endeavors yield bountiful fruits.

Happy New month to you and yours.