Within the last 20 years, the video game industry has grown immensely. From console gaming, to PC gaming, to mobile apps, there are many individuals of different genders and backgrounds around the world who enjoy gaming as a pastime. Some have even taken gaming to a more professional level by participating in competitions and streaming online with sites like Twitch and YouTube. As video games have become more valuable to today’s society, game development has become a very profitable, enjoyable career choice. While early developers continue to thrive in their work, mobile gaming markets and Steam have opened the way for new indie developers to put their work out there. Although there are many benefits for gamers and developers alike as the industry continues to grow, it is important that old electronics and gaming systems are recycled correctly to avoid the spread of hazardous substances that cause water and air pollution.
Recycling Equipment Used for Video Game Development
Game developers require the best equipment available on the market that can effectively run all the software required to design a game. While the average computer user might do okay with waiting until it is absolutely necessary to upgrade their PC or buy a new one, a developer’s career depends on the quality of their equipment. Computer components like processors, graphics cards, and RAM quickly become outdated and need to be updated frequently. Other equipment like monitors, keyboards, and mouses will likely need to be replaced periodically as well. It is important that as these components and equipment are upgraded, old parts are recycled correctly and not simply thrown into a landfill with the rest of the trash.
This is especially important for larger-scale video game development companies who have much more electronics and equipment to upgrade and recycle in a given time period than an indie developer who may not need more than a single computer. If a video game development company were to choose trash disposal instead of safe recycling every time they update equipment, the negative impact on the environment would be monumental. Devices left in landfills or incinerated can make their way into the earth and atmosphere where they eventually can contaminate water supplies and poison both humans and animals. Not to mention, there are laws in place that require the proper disposal of electronics.
Fortunately, certified e-waste companies like TechWaste Recycling makes the process of recycling old electronics simple for businesses and ensures all the e-waste they pick up are recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
TechWaste Recycling directly services all of Southern California and provides pickup services to its facilities from nationwide locations. Visit TechWaste Recycling’s website at www.techwasterecycling.com to schedule a pickup that works for your convenience and schedule.
Learn more about TechWaste’s e Waste recycling process here: Secure Recycling Services
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Santa Ana, CA 92705
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