International E-Waste Day or International E-Waste Day started on April 14, 2002 to campaign and raise awareness. With participation in electronic waste management or E-Waste that is increasing day by day. from the advent of digital technology According to the United Nations, more than 22 million tons of small E-Waste were produced globally in 2019, representing about 40% of the total E-Waste produced globally. And if the amount of these tiny E-Waste continues to increase at the same rate as Total E-Waste growing at around 3% per year will reach 29 million tons by 2030, raising the risk of rising pollution if not recycled properly according to international standards.
Mrs. Saichon Sapma Udom Head of Public Relations, AIS said,In addition to the commitment to develop digital services to support the lives of Thai people. We also have a goal to improve the quality of life in the environment of Thai people. by being a leader in e-waste disposal E-Waste and raising awareness about the problem Effects and methods of separating E-Waste correctly and sustainably, found thatToday, the average person owns a small amount of e-waste, such as cell phones, chargers, headphones, which are often left in different areas of the house, as much as 5 kg per person, and will continue to increase. according to the digital growth rate Which of course will bring pollution to the family and the environment. If there is no proper recycling process.”
Therefore, the project “Thai people without E-waste”, from the beginning in the end of 2019 – 2022, has joined with more than 142 partners to collect electronic waste for proper and sustainable disposal. At present, 351,300 pieces of E-Waste have been collected together, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 3,513,000 kilograms of carbon dioxide. or equivalent to 390,333 large trees, with the goal that by 2023, up to 500,000 pieces of electronic waste will be properly recycled into the recycling process. Mobile phone/tablet 2.Charging cable 3.Earphone 4.Mobile battery can be disposed of at
- AIS shop and partners across the country over 142 organizations with more than 2,400 drop-off points
- Leave E-Waste with Post Office that are ready to be picked up at the front of the house Or leave it at a Thai post office near your home for free.
“Because E-Waste is hazardous waste. if left in the wrong place and disposed of improperly. It will negatively affect the environment and the health of both us and our children. However, leaving it in the right place And entering the process of disposal properly will allow E-Waste to come back to benefit. After being recycled into various raw materials such as silver, gold, copper, plastic, lead, which can be used to produce new products. reduce the use of natural resources as well as reducing landfills that will pollute the world in the long run,” Ms. Saichon reiterated.