Recycling is not the whole story. Once your old phone, laptop or console leaves the house, it takes one of three paths, and documented investigations show “recycled” does not always mean recycled. Here is what really happens on each path, the one stop most devices skip, and how to run your own Tech Cleanout.
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Urban Mining 2026: Old Devices Are the New Gold Rush
Your junk drawer is holding gold, copper, and rare earths the tech world is scrambling for. How urban mining works, and how to put your old devices back into the supply chain.
What Happens to Broken Phones? Meet the People Who Give Tech a Second Life
Ever wonder what happens to broken phones? A new video series introduces the repair pros, refurbishers, and recyclers giving tech a second life. Watch the trailer and find a repair shop near you.