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cm0002 ( cm0002@europe.pub )  to zerowaste@slrpnk.net · 9 months ago

How bad is our e-waste problem when $500 of RAM is getting tossed?

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How bad is our e-waste problem when $500 of RAM is getting tossed?

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cm0002 ( cm0002@europe.pub )  to zerowaste@slrpnk.net · 9 months ago
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A PC hobbyist took to Reddit to show off their latest haul from a trip to the landfill, and it shows just how wasteful we continue to be despite high prices.
  • CameronDev ( CameronDev@programming.dev ) 
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    In my experience, all of the hackerspaces in my area are completely full, and have no space for further donations. I’ve been trying to offload some materials for a while, they just don’t need them.

    • in_my_honest_opinion ( in_my_honest_opinion@piefed.social ) 
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      I have an address you can ship em to in that case.

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        Melbourne? Because shipping just isn’t worth it, it’s gonna be $50 minimum.

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          You send me a shipping quote and I’ll send you funds so you don’t have to pay freight. Feel free to DM me.

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            You’re US based?, it’s about $35 USD, but the laptop isn’t worth that much.

            If I can’t give it away locally, it’ll get ewaste recycled, so it’s not going to landfill (at least not directly).

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