Electronic throwaways contribute only 1 percent to the volume of waste in landfills, but the EPA blames e-waste for up to 70 percent of the toxins. These toxins include lead, mercury, cadmium, phosphors, etc. Recycling not only keeps these hazards out of air and water but also conserves energy and water, generally reducing pollution.
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