The PC and mobile phone have become centrepieces of our business, but what do you do with them when you replace them? These two article outline what is happening in Canada to address this problem.
Canadian recycling options for your old cell phone and computer
No one truly knows how many old cell phones and computers are currently festering in Canadian homes across the country, but the options for recycling them are finally starting to increase.
The days of a desktop or laptop lasting over five years have pretty much come and gone. A cell phone will probably get two years at the most, but even that’s probably more an exception than the rule. So, naturally, a quicker turnaround in new product has dwindled the lifespan of older models, which means an alarming number could easily end up in landfills. Add up all the chemicals and contaminants inside, and you have a toxic mess.
Canada’s changing supply chain for recycled electronics
Electronics made from recycled materials are beginning to hit the market slowly but surely, and with that may come new supply chains that could change the way manufacturers design and make new products destined for consumers and businesses
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