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E-waste

The economics of e-waste

The economics of e-waste

The European Union and Japan, among others, are trying to encourage e-waste recycling to happen by passing laws that incentivize manufacturers to fund recycling efforts. How do e-waste companies make money? * The money in e-waste (electronic waste) literally boils down to stripping old electronics of the precious metals it takes

What happens to your phone when you get rid of it?

What happens to your phone when you get rid of it?

The most environmentally conscious way to get rid of an old phone is to give it new life by giving it away or selling it to someone else who can use it. What happens if you toss it into the trash can? * Most garbage that ends up in landfills gradually