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How To Recycle Almost Any Household Electronic Device

3BL Media

million metric tons generated in 2019 , up 20% from 2010. A used cell phone, laptop, or other smart device can be a lifeline for a newly arrived refugee looking for housing and work, someone who’s moved into a domestic violence shelter, or a child without access to their own digital devices at school or home.

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Taking control of the harmful effects of air pollution to improve health outcomes

Envirotec Magazine

Dr Noel O’Kelly of monitoring technology firm Spirit Digital argues for greater access to air quality data and education, and he explains that the data is available today. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gives very specific guidance on what we all and especially vulnerable groups should do when the air quality is low.

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