New gadgets this holiday? Here’s how to make sure your old ones aren’t hurting the environment

Did you receive new gadgets this Christmas? If so, you probably aren’t paying much attention to your old ones. But failing to dispose of old electronics properly can have lasting negative impacts on the environment, public health and even data security. According to the EPA, the U.S. generated nearl...

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