Environmentally-friendly gas detection, 2017-06-29

Description

Consumer electronic waste is a serious problem. Americans replace their cell phones every 22 months, on average, leading to over 140 million cell phones in U.S. landfills annually. Over time, the components in those phones break down, allowing toxic substances to leach into the surrounding soil and water systems. The problem is so significant that electronic waste is often exported, sometimes illegally, to developing countries where it winds up in vast toxic wastelands. Some countries have taken a proactive approach to reducing the environmental impact . . .

Consumer electronic waste is a serious problem. Americans replace their cell phones every 22 months, leading to over 140 million cell phones in U.S. landfills annually. The components in those phones break down, allowing toxic substances to leach into the surrounding soil and water systems.