Types of
EEE
Different Types of EEE?
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) encompasses a wide array of devices that power our daily lives and keep our world connected. From the essential computers and televisions in our homes to the indispensable household appliances that make modern living convenient, EEE is integral to today’s technology-driven society. This section explores the various types of EEE, including lighting solutions and batteries, that, while beneficial, often become e-waste or WEEE when they are no longer wanted or functional.
Types of WEEE and Items That Become E-Waste
E-waste or WEEE is unwanted electronic and electrical items such as computers, televisions, household appliances, lighting and batteries.
We can classify WEEE into 8 categories:
Large household appliances
Refrigerators and freezers
Washing machines
Dish washing machines
Ovens and stoves
Air conditioners
Electric heaters
Clothes dryers
Small household appliances
Microwaves
Electric hot plates
Vacuum cleaners
Electric fans
Irons
Toasters
Fryers and air fryers
Domestic coffee machines
Blenders, grinders, and juicers
Clocks and watches
Hair-cutting, hair drying, tooth brushing, and shaving accessories
Office, information & communication equipment
Cellphones
Telephones
Personal computers
Laptops
Tablets
Printers
Headphones and earphones
Portable HDDs
USB devices and flash drives
Projectors
Pocket and desk calculators
Other products and equipment
Consumer electronics and entertainment equipment
Television sets
Video cameras and recorders
Digital cameras
Hi-fi and radio systems
Audio amplifiers
Musical instruments
Electrical and electronic toys
Video games and VR headsets
Sports equipment and devices
Drones
GPS units
Light sources and lighting equipment
Fluorescent lamps
LED lights
Other lights and lamps
Lazers
Electric and electronic tools
Sewing machines
Other construction equipment and tools
Drills
Saws
Gardening tools
Security and healthcare equipment
CCTV equipment
Household alarm systems
Medical equipment
Fire detection systems
Mixed waste electrical and electronic equipment
Solar panels
Generators
Invertors
Antennas and connecting cables
Industrial and portable batteries
Understanding
EEE and WEEE
What turns everyday electronics like phones and laptops into e-waste? Discover the transition from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) to Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and explore the challenges this growing global issue presents. Read about how WEEE impacts the environment.
The Lifecycle of Your Phone
Explore the journey of a typical mobile phone, just like the one you may be holding right now—from its beginnings as technology to its final days as electronic waste. Discover the controversial practice of “designing for the dump,” where devices are intentionally made to fail, compelling consumers to purchase new ones.
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