Waste not, want not

Waste not, want not
Gulf News/Published: September 01, 2007, 23:35

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. The call to the public made by municipalities and others concerned with refuse disposal. But it is no longer such bodies alone, as environmentalists are now keen to see an end to the profligate wastage that occurs, more often than not resulting in harming the environment. This is especially true when it comes to disposing of electronic consumer durables like computers, mobile phones and similar such products.

Many modern-day electronic items contain chemicals that are difficult, if not harmful to dispose of, unless by professionals who are aware of the correct procedure. This is why there are an increasing number of locations where proper discard of unwanted items can take place. The Dubai Municipality has set up areas where old computer terminals and monitors can be dropped off, for recycling by their experts, if possible, and reuse, most often by some needy charity. There are also facilities in Dubai where mobile phones can be similarly discarded, knowing that in their disposal they will cause least harm to the environment.

All it needs now is for members of the public to get into the habit of using these facilities, rather than finding excuses why they should not.