e-waste
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There’s $US2.5 Billion Worth Of Silver And Gold In Phones Sold This Year
Your gadgets contain tiny specks of precious and rare earth metals — we rely on these dust-sized particles, which are so small they’re often not recycled because the cost of recycling outweighs the value of the metals. But according to the American Chemical Society, the overall value of these minute materials is massive.
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Old iPhones Are Being Repurposed To Decorate Your House
Recycling e-waste is kind of important. Our devices are full of heavy metals and toxins that probably shouldn’t just chill in landfills. But iPhone repair company Twice Used is designing housewares that put a new spin on old handsets.
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Aussie ‘E-Waste Hell’ In Ghana
This is not a happy story to start your Monday with. That TV or computer you put out for recycling, feeling all eco-friendly? It’s killing children in Ghana.
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Gazelle Gets Into The Reselling Business
I’ve used e-waste recycling service Gazelle a few times now, so I’m comfortable recommended other recyclers use it as well, but today’s news isn’t about recycling – it’s about reselling.