US high school students rake in electronics to be recycled

It’s alright to want and buy new gadgets, but we tend to ignore an important question — what to do with the old ones? — 123rf.com

Where do electronics go when they die?

First, they’re boxed up and stored in attics, garages and basements. After collecting dust, they’re thrown away or recycled. If thrown away, they end up in landfills, incinerators and oceans, where they pose a risk to the environment.