Not many people think about what happens to their garbage once it leaves their curbside. For many, that is where the journey, and the thoughts of what is at the end of that journey, stops. The reality is different for many in nations where offshore dumping is commonplace.

Millions of tons of electronic waste is dumped in African and Asian nations annually. Many of these nations have reclamation processes to recycle this waste but the methods are crude and usually involve burning off polymers to get to the more valuable metals. this pollutes the air, soil and water of these regions for decades following.

The primitive processes used in these regions can have long reaching effects. Few of these are as extreme as Guiyu, China, a primary dumpsite for many nations. Watchdog agencies classify this reagion as nearly as toxic as Chernobyl and the effects are projected to be as long term as the fallout from that reactor meltdown. The toxicity here is a silent killer as well. Pollution hangs heavy in the air above the region and the water and soil are slowly poisoning the residents.

There are better alternatives. Recycling and disposing of your electronic waste through drop off sites or selling them to reclamation groups is a better way. The higher tech facilities can safely remove the valuable components and minimize environmental impact. Plus you may be able to reclaim a little of your investment in your device. Go to www.pandabit.com for details.