If you’re reading this post, you have at least one electronics gadget in sight. Chances are there are a couple of others nearby, which is just a small portion of how many you come into contact with on a daily basis. Unfortunately, these gadgets usually live a relatively short life, but the good news is that the ever-growing U.S. electronics recycling industry is finding ways to process 4.4 million tons of materials annually, saving precious natural resources.
Learn how it all works in this video from the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI):
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