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fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Americans throw out 5.7 disposable vapes every second

Americans now throw away an incredible number of these disposable vapes: nearly 500,000 every day, or about 5.7 vapes per second.
Environment
Apple
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Six popular Apple devices are now classed as VINTAGE

Apple has added six products to its 'vintage' list, raising concerns about short lifespans and electronic waste.
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fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Texas Right to Repair bill passes, heads to the governor's desk

Texas Senate passed HB 2963, a right to repair law requiring manufacturers to provide spare parts and manuals.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Your iPhone's USB port is seriously underrated: 7 uses cases to maximize its potential

The iPhone 16's switch to USB-C streamlines charging with one cable for multiple Apple devices and reduces electronic waste.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

7 clever iPhone USB-C port tricks every user should know

The move to USB-C means iPhone owners can finally use the same charger and cable for their iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and a slew of other gadgets.
Gadgets
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I visited the largest battery recycler in North America. Take a look at its huge desert campus.

Redwood Materials is developing the largest battery recycling facility in North America, focusing on sustainability and rapid growth.
JB Straubel, cofounder of Tesla, is leading the expansion of Redwood Materials.
Gadgets
fromTheregister
3 months ago

PIRG post parade of devices doomed by end of support

PIRG's "Electronic Waste Graveyard" reveals the significant problem of discarded tech after manufacturer support ends.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 months ago

How to Recycle an Automated External Defibrillator

AEDs can be responsibly recycled through specific programs to prevent environmental waste.
Mail-in recycling services are recommended for convenient AED recycling.
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