We throw out some of the world’s most valuable materials at record numbers because they’re part of what makes electronic devices work. We’re swimming in a sea of charging cables, battery indicators, touch screens, and headphones. Electronic or e-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. It’s a major threat to our planet and human health. We break down what e-waste is, three reasons we have to do a better job dealing with it, and some solutions for your business.
Each year, your business might toss several pounds of gold in the trash. As of late August, an ounce of gold was valued at $1,743. Would you try to get that gold back out of the trash bins now? We throw out some of the world’s most valuable materials at record numbers because they’re part of what makes electronic devices work. We’re swimming in a sea of charging cables, battery indicators, touch screens, and headphones. When that technology gets outdated or the device breaks, we throw them out with the trash. Electronic or e-waste is one of the fastest growing waste streams in the world. It’s a major threat to our planet and human health and contributes to climate change. We break down what e-waste is, three reasons we have to do a better job dealing with it, and some solutions for your business. CLICK HERE to see how RoadRunner can help your business deal with e-waste!
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