How to Reduce E-Waste: Easy Steps to Follow

Each year, the world produces mountains of e-waste, weighing in at over 60 million tons a year. As we continue to incorporate technology into every facet of our lives, that number continues to grow. As a result, figuring out how we reduce that e-waste becomes more and more important as the years go on. Increasing the urgency to reduce our e-waste output is the toxicity of the equipment as they decompose. Most electronics contain toxic chemicals and elements like cadmium, mercury, and other rare earth elements that can poison the soil, water, and air around their disposal site. Recycling e-waste helps prevent this, but reducing e-waste where you can also benefits the environment and, often, your wallet. How to Reduce […]