Your Devices Are Dirty. Here’s How Entrepreneurs Can Cash in On An Electronic Crisis

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Technology’s boom has led to a complex, interconnected global supply chain for electronic products. Each device involves a network of raw material suppliers, manufacturers and logistics companies working in tandem across borders. However, this globalized production model has also exacerbated a pressing environmental issue — the management and disposal of e-waste.

Improper e-waste management can result in hazardous chemicals leaching into soil and water, harming ecosystems and endangering human health. According to the Global E-waste Monitor 2024, the annual e-waste generation reached a record 62 million metric tons in 2022 and is projected to climb to 82 million metric tons by

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