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UN report: E-waste surges, urging phone repurposing and donation

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The United Nations' e-Waste Monitor reports a significant increase in electronic waste, with 62 million tons discarded globally in 2022. This waste poses environmental risks due to non-biodegradable materials and toxic chemicals. The report highlights that less than a quarter of global e-waste is properly recycled. The article suggests repurposing old flip phones as emergency backups or secondary devices, and also encourages donation to organizations that provide them to those in need. AI

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UN report: E-waste surges, urging phone repurposing and donation

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Alec Hively) ·

    Don't throw away your old flip phone – do this instead

    With smartphones serving all purposes, an old flip phone, especially a SIM-less one, may feel useless. However, this couldn't be further from the truth.

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