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October 19, 2015

A B C of Overused Electronics

Does your washing machine make you stand all along, holding the wash button just so that it can work? Does your fridge door almost come apart or make huge noise whenever you open your fridge? Almost everyone has electronic items at home that are too old to be repaired. Either you give them away to your local kabaadiwala or contact us for a better deal.

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However, we also have some items that are neither too old nor too new to be replaced. What are we supposed to do with these items?

If you have found yourself asking the question — Is my TV / fridge too old and needs to be replaced or can work a few more years? Well, it is an important question because we certainly don’t want to lose out on good products just because they are a bit older than their fancier cousins. And we certainly shouldn’t be throwing them away if they are in a good shape.

So here is a 4-point guide to help you understand if it’s time for your products to retire or if they can still be used for a few more years.

1. Abrupt Breakdowns

Have you ever wondered why your refrigerator conks off at times, only to work splendidly when the repairman comes? Old gadgets and electronics break down abruptly and sometimes without any reason. If the problem happens at least once a month, then it would be better to replace it before it conks off completely.

2. Big Bills

woman shocked by a high bill. Image shot 2008. Exact date unknown.

A key sign to understand if your electronic item is being overused is to check for an increase in electricity bill. If your electricity bills have suddenly gone up for no explainable reason, try switching off the suspected item for a month and see if it really is to be blamed.

3. Cost of Maintenance

It’s sometimes cheaper to buy a new electronic item than getting the older one repaired. For instance, an old fan’s motor or a microwave’s spare part might come at a quarter of the price of the new one. If you think the repairing and spare parts cost you almost 50% of a new product’s cost, it would be wise to get rid of the old one but a new product.

4. Decreased Performance

Over time, the performance of all electronic gadgets decreases. Fans make too much of noise, TV screen becomes grainy and the speaker’s sound reduces or the air conditioner doesn’t cool the way it should. These are all signs of ageing of your electronics. No amount of servicing or repair can get your electrical item work like earlier.

These are the guidelines on your agenda list to check for all your old electronics. And while you are at it, Diwali is coming. How about buying a new washing machine or fridge for your home?

Note: This post was originally published in October 2015 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

October 15, 2015

How Long Can You Hold Your Breath In? And how about old electronics?

Stig Severinsen holds Guinness World record for holding his breath for 22 minutes!

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And why would you ask are we talking about holding our breath in? The answer is simple. Each one of us is guilty of holding something in, from bad thoughts, to grudges through to old phones. But eventually even Stig had to breathe out and so would you. Holding your breath in is quite similar to holding your old electronic devices. Eventually, you will start feeling suffocated. ZeroWaste will help you breath easily by taking off the weight off your chest and what’s more, we’ll even give you good money for it.

Here are some interesting facts about clutter that might act as a wake-up call for you.

According to Dr. Jim Taylor, our life is stuffed with boxes filled with stuff, we never use. Our closets have too many clothes, equipment and plain old junk that never sees the light of the day. He further adds, “All of the clutter in our lives prevents us from having the time and space necessary to fill our souls with love, joy, inspiration, compassion, and contentment. Why would we put ourselves in such an uncomfortable and unhealthy state? Clutter may, in an odd way, make us feel safe because we surround ourselves with high walls (of stuff) that protect us from threats — real, imagined, and existential — that we feel every day. Unfortunately, those walls also imprison us and prevent us from experiencing life openly and freely.”

A lot of researchers and doctors are linking OCD (Obsessive Compulsion Disorder or OCD) and depression with accumulating electronic items. According to the International Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Foundation, there are several characteristics of a hoarder. Some people acquire too many items and neglect or refuse to get rid of them. Others clutter their living spaces to the point that they can’t be used for the purpose it was bought for.

24% of house fires are reported to have been caused by hoarding, said Dr. Randy Frost. And these figures may not be true for India but the hazard is similar to quite an extent. We hope these facts act as wake-up call. If you think, you are becoming one of the hoarders, holding on to too many things, and start first by selling off your electronic waste and make your home free of electronic junk with ZeroWaste.

ZeroWaste is a game changer when it comes to disposing your old electronic devices irrespective of the fact that it is unused, overused or used. They differ from other selling sites because they give 48 hour home pick up of your device, guaranteed instant sale, true value for your device, instant cash disbursal. You just need to visit www.zerowaste.co.in and calculate your device’s value and order a home pick-up.

Note: This post was originally published in October 2015 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.

September 10, 2015September 17, 2024

SAGA OF WAR — ZEROWASTE AGAINST E-WASTE MONSTER

In the mystical country named India, the menace of a monster named E-Waste, was rising. Not many knew about this monster which was growing in size everyday.

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This monster was poisoning the air, water and soil of the great land with dangerous chemicals and metals like lead, mercury, barium etc. Stealthily, the poison was killing men, women and children and people suffered with Cancer, DNA mutation, lung diseases and many other ailments.

This monster had army of its minions. These minions were present in almost every home of the country. These minions, the old and unused electronic appliances, which were hiding and waiting to reach landfills and local dismantlers, to spread that monster’s poison.

9th September 2013– The Day which Changed Everything.

Whenever an evil monster kills people of this promise land, a small group of people always rise up to the occasion to fight such menace. These people didn’t have any super power but their strong will and determination to take on against such monsters. History repeated itself again. Few ordinary people came out, forming a clan, named as ZeroWaste, which had a sole aim of defeating this Monster and reward those people who joined, helped or fought along with the Clan.

Like every uprising against destructive forces, destiny gave this clan, a chance to get the support of the wonderful and responsible people of Jaipur. It was just 2 years since they arrived; they got rid of over ten thousand monster’s minions weighing 6 tonnes. They rewarded the great people of Jaipur with their token of Appreciation and Respect. These tokens become the strings of unbreakable bond.

In the raging battle, people of Ajmer, Indore, Lucknow and Chandigarh joined. While this clan was of people with strong will, they never forgot the love and support of the people. Today, it has over 5000 people standing beside to win the war against E-Waste Monster.

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To kill a minion of E-Waste Monster (sell your old electronic appliance),

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Note: This post was originally published in September 2015 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.