Is It Better To Repurpose E-Waste Or Recycle It?

Is It Better To Repurpose E-Waste Or Recycle It?

Repurposing your e-waste is often the greenest way to deal with your outdated hardware. Credit: Pexels.com Dear EarthTalk: Can we do a better job repurposing outdated technology instead of recycling or trashing it? —R.T Smith, via  e-mail The annual production of “e-waste”—electronic products that have reached the end of their useful life and tossed—is rising by 2.6 million tons globally, on track to reach 82 million tons by 2030. While recyclin…