Staggering amounts of valuable metals are ending up in the trash

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Staggering amounts of valuable metals are ending up in the trash

hedge ( @hedge@beehaw.org )

EnvironmentEnglish • 6 months ago

Recycling more of the copper, aluminum, and other minerals in our old electronics could reduce the need for mining

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The manufacturers of phones provide security updates for 3-4 years, then expecting you to toss your device. Our economy is designed for non-sustainability and inefficiency.

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