Did you know that we throw away more than 50 million tons of electronics each year? With so many variations of iPhones and Androids coming out annually, it can be easy to lose sight of how much electronics go to waste. But what if we wanted a more sustainable way to get rid of our old devices?
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Every home should have a fully functioning smoke detector. It seems that in homes where a fire-related death occurs, the majority are associated with homes that had smoke detectors, but they weren’t working. Even though the average lifespan of a smoke detector is 10 years, it is a good idea to replace them more often so you
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Did you know that global electronic waste (e-waste) has gone up 21% in the last 5 years? What’s even worse is in 2019, only 17.4% of e-waste was actually collected and recycled. As a business owner, you have both a commercial and social duty to ensure your company’s e-waste is disposed of properly. But how can you
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Are you wondering how to dispose of old electronics? If so, you aren’t alone. Over 34 million tons of electronics waste has been discarded worldwide in 2020 alone. That’s a whole lot of trash! In this article, we’ll teach you about safe and sustainable disposal of these items. Keep reading for all the details! Buy Smart
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Once they die, electronics do produce their own waste. “E-waste” products are, or can be, toxic waste products. When you throw them away with your trash, you are somewhat responsible for toxic waste ending up in landfills. The United Nations has its eye on the growing abundance of e-waste. In 2017 the UN issued a press release,
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You use them every day. They come with you everywhere you go. And then it comes time for an upgrade. Today’s smartphones typically last around two to three years before the battery goes or the software becomes outdated and you start looking for a new one. So what exactly do you do with the old one? Keep
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The Complete Guide to Recycling Electronics for Your Business I bet you’re not recycling everything you could be. How do I know? Because most of us aren’t! But the good news is: we can start today and we should start with recycling electronics. What Electronics Can I Recycle? More good news. You can recycle most, if not all, of
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Environmental Benefits: The Responsibility of Recycling E-Waste These days, the latest and greatest tech becomes obsolete the moment it hits the market. While the break-neck speed of technology has plenty of benefits, it comes bearing a pretty dangerous downside. And that issue is the fate of all the broken and out-of-date gadgets it leaves in
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Throwing away old electronics isn’t just bad for the environment, it’s also against the law. Electronic waste, also known as e-waste, is 100% recyclable. But, sadly, only about 15% to 20% of all e-waste is recycled. Chances are, you own some electronics you should never throw away in the trash. One of the biggest mistakes you can
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It’s no secret, the United States is ahead of the curve in a lot of things. We have a fantastic entertainment industry and an innovative tech industry. The United States is also a prolific generator of… electronic waste. Over 41 million tons of electronic waste was generated globally in 2014. The United States generated a quarter of
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Electronics make the world go ‘round. Could we live without them? At this point, probably not. Most of us would feel completely disconnected from our lives if we were separated from our smartphones and even the least tech-savvy amongst us needs a computer to manage various aspects of day-to-day living. With this heightened level of
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