Finally, we also need to encourage the younger generations — the ones growing up steeped in technological advancement — to be aware of the impact e-waste has on the planet. School-level events are a great way
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waste outsourced to nations such asChinaorIndia. Therefore, at present, some 50% to 80% of e-waste collected by recyclers is “exported.” The UN reported that China is the number one destination for exported e-waste, noting that an estimated 70% of the world’s e-waste ends up there...
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