How 6 Million Pounds of E-Waste Are Recycled a Month – Big Business

Only 17% of electronic waste is recycled. This is because the devices are not designed to be recycled. They are full of tiny, toxic materials that are difficult and expensive to break down. But if extracted safely, these materials could make a lot of money for electronics recyclers like Sims Lifecycle Services. We visit the Sims Recycling Facility in Tennessee to find out why e-waste is becoming increasingly difficult to manage.

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