People are too quick to discard their phones, tablets or laptops for a newer, shinier model. More often than not, they would rather purchase a new device than fix a broken screen. In 2017 alone, 50 million tons of electronic waste were disposed of. This number has increased a great deal since. In 2012, US$206 billion was spent on purchasing electronic devices in the U.S, however, only an appalling 29% of the resulting e-waste generated had been recycled.
