Recycling a Cell Phone: Responsible E-Waste Transformation

Thanks to the ever-shortening product upgrade cycle, the US generates about 2 million tons of electronic waste each year. Many discarded cell phones are shipped abroad, where valuable parts are stripped out and toxic metals are burned or dumped. But most domestic recyclers are more responsible. Here’s how one New York outfit, WeRecycle, does it. […]
Photo Michael Schmelling
Photo: Michael Schmelling