The Sietch Blog

Mar 03
Where Does That Computer Go When You “Recycle” It?

Written by The Naib

The answer might not be what you want to hear.

The next time you return your electronics for recycling get to know how they are recycling.

1. On March 3, 2008 Why I Don’t Buy New Electronics « The Wild Green Yonder wrote:: [...] electronics is considered the green thing to do, as opposed to throwing them in the landfill. (from the Sietch Blog via [...]

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