ITC Asset Management — Sydney
E-Waste Carbon Impact Calculator
Measure your environmental footprint, discover CO₂ savings, and understand the true value of responsible e-waste recycling.
50M+Tonnes E-Waste/Year
80%Landfilled Globally
70+Toxic Chemicals
ISO14001 Certified
Step 1 — Enter Your Device Quantities
Enter the number of each device type you are recycling. Use +/− or type directly. Hover devices to see weight data used in calculations.
🖥️ Computers & Peripherals
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Laptop
~2.5 kg avg • High recyclable value
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Desktop Computer
~8.0 kg avg • Contains steel & copper
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Monitor / Display
~5.0 kg avg • Contains rare metals
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Printer / Scanner
~7.5 kg avg • Plastic & metal
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Keyboard / Mouse
~0.5 kg avg • Plastic components
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Hard Drive / SSD
~0.4 kg avg • High-value materials
📱 Mobile & Portable Devices
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Smartphone
~0.2 kg avg • Contains gold & rare earths
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Tablet / iPad
~0.5 kg avg • Lithium battery
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Desk Phone / VoIP
~0.6 kg avg
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Battery Pack / UPS
~5.0 kg avg • Hazardous without recycling
🌐 Networking & Infrastructure
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Server (1U / 2U / Tower)
~15 kg avg • High metal content
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Network Switch
~2.5 kg avg
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Router / Modem
~0.5 kg avg
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Firewall / NAS Device
~3.0 kg avg
📺 AV, Media & Miscellaneous
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TV / Large Display
~15 kg avg • Contains mercury (CFL)
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Camera / CCTV / Equipment
~1.5 kg avg
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Cables & Accessories (kg)
Copper & plastic — enter total kg
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Gaming Console / AV Receiver
~3.5 kg avg
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Medical Device / Equipment
~4.0 kg avg • Specialist recycling
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POS Terminal / Kiosk
~2.0 kg avg
Environmental Equivalents
What Your Recycling Achieves
Real-world comparisons to help you understand your impact
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0
Trees planted equivalent (CO₂ absorbed/year)
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0
Kilometres of car driving emissions offset
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0
LED bulbs powered for one year (10W)
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0
Sydney–Melbourne return flights avoided
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0
Avg. Australian homes powered for one day
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0 L
Litres of crude oil not extracted
Recoverable Materials Estimate
Approximate materials recovered from your batch through certified recycling.
| Material | Est. Amount | Recovery Rate |
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Sustainability Tips
Full Device-by-Device Breakdown
| Device | Qty | Weight (kg) | CO₂ Saved (kg) | Energy (kWh) | Impact | Share |
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Ready to Recycle Your E-Waste?
ITC Asset Management offers free collection for qualifying volumes across Sydney. ISO-certified data destruction included.
Methodology & Sources: Weight averages based on Australian APCO and EPA data. CO₂ savings: 2.5 kg CO₂/kg e-waste recycled vs. landfill (CSIRO & US EPA lifecycle analysis). Energy savings: ~18 kWh/kg. Water: ~200 L/kg (materials processing studies). Materials recovery percentages are estimates based on urban mining yields. Tree equivalence: 21 kg CO₂/year. Car emissions: 120 g CO₂/km (avg. Australian vehicle). Sydney–Melbourne return flight: ~270 kg CO₂. Australian home energy: 17.5 kWh/day avg. This tool provides indicative estimates for educational purposes only and does not constitute a certified environmental audit.