Electronic waste (e-waste) appears as a general definition given to wastes consisting of all types of electrical and electronic devices and equipment that have become unusable for various reasons.
When we talk about preventing waste and extravagance, the first thing that comes to mind is food. While this reflects the abundance in our country on one hand, it unfortunately stands as an indicator of our level of development on the other. When developed countries tackle waste management, they perceive it as e-waste; we must reach this level immediately to prevent our country from turning into an electronic waste dump.
The “Regulation on the Control of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment,” which came into force after being published in the Official Gazette No. 28300 on May 22, 2012, manages the prevention of such waste at its source or, if prevention is impossible, its controlled collection by municipalities.
As the ELYAK (Association for Protection from Electrical Fires and Damages) association, in line with our mission to prevent electrical damages and resulting fires, we want to introduce the public to the Electronic Waste Filter. The Electronic Waste Filter primarily prevents electronic board burnouts and related fires caused by overvoltages. Furthermore, it slows down the rate at which electronic boards and energy storage devices like batteries turn into waste by ensuring they are used throughout their true intended lifespans.
During the recent holidays, one of the most current and distressing topics was undoubtedly traffic accidents. However, has anyone wondered how many factories, workplaces, hotels, hospitals, or residences—which had to operate during the holiday—experienced fires or fatalities caused by electricity, the indispensable energy of our lives?
Aside from the people affected, their relatives, and directly related units, such a question rarely comes to anyone’s mind. When we look at the news reports provided by agencies via media monitoring services, the resulting picture makes us question why such an important issue does not receive sufficient attention. It also shows us that our lack of attention is the very source of the problem.
In our country, during the 9-day holiday covering June 1 to June 9, traffic accidents resulted in 106 deaths and 775 injuries. Fatih Altaylı addressed this topic from a different angle in his column, noting that these figures are actually lower than on normal days. The daily death toll from traffic accidents on a normal day is reportedly around 21; contrary to popular belief, fatal accidents decrease during holidays due to increased inspections.
Regarding reports of electricity-related accidents, the situation was not much different from the normal flow of life since there were no extra precautions or inspections. News bulletins reflected electricity-sourced house fires in Hatay, Samsun, Bursa, Kahramanmaraş, Eskişehir, Zonguldak, Çanakkale, Aydın, Amasya, Trabzon, Denizli, Kastamonu, Sakarya, Balıkesir, and Diyarbakır. Additionally, transformer explosions occurred in Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, and Bilecik. Furthermore, fires occurred at a rug and blanket factory in Uşak, a recycling factory in Kocaeli Kartepe, and a textile factory in Kocaeli Çayırova, where one fire resulted in 5 fatalities.
By taking a simple precaution and using surge suppressors that act as electronic waste filters, we can prevent e-waste formation to protect the environment. We can also contribute to the national economy by ensuring that devices like electronic boards and batteries—worth billions of dollars—are used for their full lifespans, while preventing potential electrical fires.
Simple precautions sometimes save lives. The best investment we can make for our family, our business, and our environment is protective measures. With Trimbox and GNDSeries, you can be protected from electricity-related damages and resulting electrical fires.
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