We reduce e-waste through devices repair, and conserve the natural resources which would otherwise be used to manufacture new devices
Why reducing e-waste is essential?
Every year, the world churns out an astounding 2.01 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste, with a third of it not being safely managed from an environmental perspective. On average, individuals generate 0.74 kilograms of waste per day, but this figure can fluctuate significantly, ranging from 0.11 to 4.54 kilograms.
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The total amount of e-waste generated by disposing of laptops and mobile phones in Malaysia (2022: Department of Environment) amounts to 66% of all e-waste produced in the same year.
precious metals and rare earth in one device
A smartphone has valuable minerals and elements that could run out in the next century. Extracting and processing these minerals requires massive resources. An iPhone has a lifetime carbon footprint of 72kg CO2e, equivalent to driving from Kuala Lumpur to Penang.
e-waste recycling rate
The world’s generation of electronic waste is rising five times faster than documented e-waste recycling (2024: UNITAR)
Our Effort to Lower Carbon Footprint & Reduce e-Waste
Prolong device lifecycle,
through quality repair
By ensuring your device operates efficiently for an extended period, the urgency to replace it with a new one is postponed. As a result, this postponement reduces the need for new devices and the accompanying carbon emissions.
We always send all e-waste for recycling
Our office frequently sends faulty devices that cannot be repaired for reuse to 1 Recycling Centre in 1 Utama.
We advocate Right to Repair
We repair devices dating back as early as 2008. Unlike official service centers that limit repairs to devices within four years of the current date and exclude iPad repairs
Free repairs and refurbished devices donation
YPMac offers free repair services of Mac devices or donate refurbished devices to those in need – be it schools or individuals less fortunate.
