Investigation reveals where our e-waste ends up and it ain’t good

Grist
By Katie HerzogMay 14, 2016, 6:06 am166 pts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6FJJ29k8uc You probably know better than to dump your old electronics in the trash. TVs, printers, and laptops are full of harmful materials like arsenic, lead, and mercury — and when left in landfills, these toxins can leach into nearby land and water. Campaigns to recycle…

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