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Written by Administrator
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Recycling is one of those concepts everyone embraces. Yet, when it comes to electronics—TVs, monitors, computers, and peripherals—why do so few of us actually do it? According to figures from the U.S. EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), only about 13.6% of so-called e-waste was recycled in 2007, the rest being diverted to municipal landfills or storage. The rate is a significant improvement from the 10% recycled in 2000; however, it’s a far cry from the two-thirds of major appliances—things such as refrigerators and washing machines—that are diverted from the dump. Read More...
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