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Vapes, chargers, and other “invisible” e-waste are a 9-million-ton problem. (www.theverge.com)

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Vapes, chargers, and other “invisible” e-waste are a 9-million-ton problem.::Chargers, vapes, and other small electronics make up millions of tons of “invisible” e-waste each year. Recycling them could recover billions of dollars worth of precious materials.

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[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The recycling and green movement was actually created by companies to put the blame on consumers rather than companies like big oil, Nestle, and the like. The next time you see you use a paper straw or recycle, remember that whatever little change you're trying to make, there's some company out there dumping oil and hazardous materials into waterways or constantly polluting the air because of factories.