One of the harmful byproducts of the digital age is e-waste. The average person gets a new cell phone every three years and a new computer every five years. When electronics end up in landfills, toxic materials like lead, mercury, and cadmium can leak into ground water. Unfortunately, the EPA estimates that only 20% of electronics are properly recycled. Improper disposal of electronics also poses a major security risk as the data from old hard drives can fall into the wrong hands.
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