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Turn E-Waste Knowledge
Into an Adventure

Learn what e-waste is, why it's harmful, and how to manage it properly—through an interactive game.

What is E-Waste?
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CLICK TO PLAY "DON'T LET IT DIE!"
Why It's Dangerous
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CLICK TO PLAY SLASH GAME!
What You Can Do
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CLICK TO PLAY QUIZ!

What is E-Waste?

Electronic waste, or e-waste, refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices. This includes computers, smartphones, televisions, printers, batteries, and other electronic equipment that has reached the end of its useful life. As technology advances rapidly, e-waste has become one of the fastest-growing waste streams globally.

📚 E-Waste Categories

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IT Equipment
Computers, laptops, servers, tablets, phones, networking equipment
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Household Appliances
TVs, refrigerators, washing machines, AC units, microwaves
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Consumer Electronics
Cameras, gaming devices, toys, audio equipment, watches

🔄 Lifecycle Perspective

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Manufacture
Mining destroys habitats
Use
Energy consumption
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Disposal
Toxic leaching risk
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Recycle
70% energy saved!

💡 Key Insight: Proper recycling recovers valuable materials (gold, silver, copper, rare earth elements) and prevents toxic substances (lead, mercury, cadmium) from contaminating soil and groundwater.

⚠️ Not All E-Waste is Equally Hazardous

✅ Lower Risk Components

• Plastic casings & covers
• Metal frames & chassis
• Glass screens (LED/LCD)
• Copper wires & cables
• Aluminum heat sinks

These still need recycling but pose less immediate danger
🚨 HIGH RISK - Handle With Care

Batteries (lithium, lead-acid)
CRT monitors (lead glass)
Circuit boards (lead, cadmium, mercury)
Mercury switches
Capacitors (PCBs, electrolytes)

These require special hazardous waste facilities!

Even "safer" components should be recycled to recover materials and reduce destructive mining!

Meet The Team

Main Creator

Jaantje Naoko Inoue Delid

Project Lead & Developer

Co-Creator 1

Rhonell C. Florendo

Co-Creator

Co-Creator 2

Xyruz O. Paller

Co-Creator

Co-Creator 3

John Andrew Cabiles

Co-Creator

Co-Creator 4

Acob Hanroy J.

Co-Creator

Co-Creator 5

Eumiachi O. Jubilag

Co-Creator

Why is it Dangerous?

☠️ Toxic Materials: Electronics contain hazardous substances like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic. When dumped in landfills, these toxins leach into soil and groundwater.

🌍 Environmental Impact: Improper disposal releases greenhouse gases and destroys ecosystems. Burning e-waste creates dioxins - some of the most toxic substances known.

👥 Health Risks: Exposure to e-waste toxins can cause cancer, reproductive disorders, developmental problems, and damage to the nervous system.

💰 Lost Resources: E-waste contains valuable materials like gold, silver, and copper. Improper disposal wastes $62.5 billion annually in recoverable materials.

53.6M
Tonnes of e-waste
generated in 2019
17.4%
Properly recycled
globally
$57B
Value of raw materials
in e-waste

What You Can Do

⬇️ REDUCE

Buy only what you need. Choose durable, repairable electronics. Extend device lifespan with proper care.

🔄 REUSE

Donate working devices. Sell or trade-in old electronics. Repurpose devices for new uses.

♻️ RECYCLE

Use certified e-waste recyclers. Find local drop-off points. Participate in manufacturer take-back programs.

🎯 Test Your 3 R's Knowledge!

Read each situation and choose the best action: Reduce, Reuse, or Recycle!

Situation 1 of 10:

Your phone still works perfectly, but you want the newest model because it has better features. What should you do?

Question 1 of 10

🤔 Is It Recyclable? Decision Tree

Answer a few questions and we'll tell you: Repair, Donate, or Recycle!

Step 1: What item do you have?

Step 2: How many do you have?

Step 3: What's wrong with it?

Step 4: How old is it?

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REPAIR

Why: Your device is worth fixing!

Tip: Check if warranty still applies.

🗺️ Nearby E-Waste Drop-Off Locations

World 1-1: DENR Environmental Management Bureau (NCR)

Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Mon–Fri: 8AM – 5PM | Sat–Sun: Closed

Phones Laptops Batteries Cables

World 1-2: SM Cyberzone E-Waste Collection

SM Supermalls (Any Nearby Branch)
Mall Hours: 10AM – 10PM Daily

All Electronics Trade-in / Recycling Programs

World 1-3: Globe E-Waste Zero Bins

Globe Telecom Store (Various Branches)
Daily: 10AM – 9PM

Small Devices Batteries Chargers

World 1-4:QC Special Collection Event

Quezon City Hall Grounds
Scheduled Events (Monthly)

Large TVs Computers Appliances Free Service!

Website Navigation Guide

Learn how to use this website effectively

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Home

The main landing page where you can access all features. Click "Start Playing" to begin the game (requires login) or explore educational content.

What is E-Waste

Learn the basics about electronic waste, what items qualify as e-waste, and understand the scope of the problem.

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Why It's Dangerous

Discover the environmental and health impacts of improper e-waste disposal. View statistics about global e-waste generation.

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What You Can Do

Master the 3 R's of e-waste management: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Get practical tips on how to properly dispose of your electronic devices. Take the quiz to test your knowledge!

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Super Mario Game

An interactive platformer where you collect batteries and avoid bombs. Use ARROW KEYS to move and SPACE to jump. Enter the Trash Can to advance levels. Must be logged in to play.

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Don't Let It Die!

A decision-making game where you choose whether to repair, recycle, or trash electronic items. Keep the battery alive by making environmentally conscious choices.

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Slash Game

Swipe to slash e-waste items while avoiding non-electronic items. Learn facts about toxic materials when you make mistakes.

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Score: 0

⚠️ Oops! That's not e-waste!

⚡ SLOW MOTION ⚡
ITEM 1/20
⚡ BATTERY LIFE ⚡
⏱️ 60s 💚 0 🔥 0

E-WASTE COLLECTOR

ARROW KEYS to move, SPACE to jump. Walk into Trash Can to advance!

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