Canadians are discarding electronics at an alarming rate, with roughly 65 percent of devices replaced while still functional and cellphones lasting just 4.5 years on average. This throwaway culture fuels a growing e-waste crisis, exposing hazardous heavy metals, toxic flame retardants, and pollutants that leach into soil and water — often in developing countries where much of Canada’s e-waste is shipped. Researchers argue the solution lies not in recycling alone, but in rethinking consumption through longer-lasting products, repairability, and a stronger second-hand market.
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