PEGA Tackles E-Waste

OLIVIA CHEUNG
Editor in Chief

Shortened life spans and increased quantities of electronic items have resulted in rapid growth among obsolete electronics, also known as e-waste. Everyday electronics, such as computers and mobile phones, can be reused, refurbished or recycled; however, many of these are improperly disposed of and contribute to the nation’s waste.
To help combat this problem, Planetary Enforced Green Awareness (PEGA) is an environmental club at AHS that also manages the on-campus e-waste system. Currently, the club has not yet officially hosted an e-waste drive, due to miscellaneous issues with the companies PEGA wants to work with.
Nevertheless, PEGA has previously received money from eWaste Center Inc., an outside e-waste company that collected and recycled electronic devices that the school no longer used. All profits made from such e-waste drives will go entirely to AHS.
In addition, PEGA has also coordinated a Power Down Day, where teachers are encouraged to unplug electronics that are not necessary for teaching.
“Our mission statement is to help […] the school to become more energy efficient, green-smart and to change everyone’s perspective on their daily activities,” PEGA President Asia Chi said.