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The Environmental Cost of Throwing Away Broken Gadgets

September 22, 2025 Gail Pink Leave a comment

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Improper disposal of broken gadgets contributes to the 2.6 million tons of hazardous and dangerous electronics that get sent to landfills each year. While devices and gadgets must be discarded eventually, from the risk of fire to losing precious metals, there are some costs.
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