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E-waste is on the rise in Canada, here’s why you should care
Category: News & Politics
Duration: 00:23:51
Publish Date: 2026-03-19 04:10:00
Description:

From old cellphones and chargers to fridges and washing machines, Canadians are getting rid of more old technology than ever. We speak with two Canadian researchers who study electronic waste to find out how we should be dealing with the rise of e-waste, why it's so hard to make our technology last longer, and the unseen costs, before our favourite devices even make it into our homes.


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