Trashing Your Old Tech Hurts the Environment and Your Wallet. Some Still Do It Anyways
A CNET survey of 2,638 US adults found that only 39% recycle their old tech, while 29% keep it at home and 22% throw it in the trash despite environmental risks and legal restrictions in some states. Retailers like Best Buy, Staples, and Amazon offer recycling and trade-in programs, and manufacturers such as Apple provide incentives for returning old devices. Proper disposal through recycling or trade-in programs helps reduce e-waste and can offer financial benefits to consumers.
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What do you do with your old tablet or smartphone when you get a new one? CNET recently asked 2,638 adults how they get rid of their old devices, and the results are disappointing. Fewer than half (39%) recycle old tech, while 29% just stash them at home. What's even more alarming is that 22% of US adults throw their devices in the trash. That route pollutes the environment, can be a fire hazard and is illegal in some states. So what should you be doing with that old iPad or TV? Your plan may depend on the device and its condition, but there are retailers that can safely recycle it for you, and some even offer cash or store credit for its trade-in value. You just have to know where to start.
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