Evaluation

Although it was difficult to gain information for primary research due to the pandemic, the primary research showed that people do acknowledge E-Waste as a problem and take steps to solve the problem even if they haven't heard of major recycling companies. Speaking to people that specialized in E-Waste and electronics was helpful when it came to gathering good quality information. Getting information from the source showed that E-Waste is managed well in the studied areas, and that people are aware of the importance of recycling. Although E-Waste is received on a very large scale, it is good that the facilities are ensuring it gets recycled. This is good, as it indicates that E-Waste facilities are being used and people are aware of the importance of recycling. 

It is also good that phone repair shops are still in business, as it means that more people are aware of the importance of repairing their devices. Going to a phone repair shop was important as phone technicians would have a good understanding as to why people treat their devices the way they do. 

From the research conducted, it is clear that people in Roseville and Thornleigh both know how to manage and reduce E-Waste. This project had techniques that were very useful for gathering information, however, if there was more time to do the project with respect to the pandemic, the task could be even more detailed.