Avast ye mateys! A fine tale be told of a Formula E ship crafted from e-waste treasures. Arrr!
2023-12-22
Avast ye! A jolly crew hath crafted a speedy vessel, the Recover-E, a marvel o' the high seas! 'Tis naught but e-waste, me hearties, transformed into the world's first Formula E car. Aye, recycling be the pirate's code! Shiver me timbers, what a sight!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, have ye ever wondered what happens to yer old electronics when ye throw 'em away? Arrr! Well, me hearties, let me tell ye a tale. When ye be discardin' yer electronics, they can end up in landfills, pollutin' the environment and wastin' valuable resources.But fear not, me mateys, for one Formula E team has found a clever way to turn that electronic waste into a racin' car that can compete with the best in the world. E-waste be any discarded electrical or electronic device that be no longer useful or wanted. It can include anythin' from disposable vapes to mobile phones and laptops.
In 2019, the world generated a staggering 53.6 million tonnes of e-waste, and by 2030, that number be expected to reach a whoppin' 75 million tonnes. E-waste contains toxic substances like lead and mercury, which can harm wildlife and human health. It often ends up in developin' countries, where workers dismantle it without proper protection.
Arrr! One of the reasons e-waste be so hard to manage be that many people be unaware of its impacts and how to dispose of it properly. There be a lack of effective policies and regulations, as well as a shortage of infrastructure and facilities to process e-waste safely.
But fear not, me hearties, for Envision Racing be here to save the day! They be the team behind the world's first Formula E car made entirely out of e-waste. This car, known as the Recover-E car, be a drivable Formula E Gen3 car made from laptops, phones, batteries, and wires.
The Recover-E car be not only a symbol of a larger campaign to tackle e-waste and climate change, but it also be a call to action. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the impact of e-waste and encourage people to take action by pledgin', donatin', and supportin' renewable energy and electric mobility.
So, me hearties, next time ye be thinkin' of throwin' away yer old electronics, remember the tale of the Recover-E car and consider recyclin' and reusin' instead. Together, we can make a difference and protect our planet for generations to come. Arrr!