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Closed petition Companies get tax benefits to sell recycled tech or parts rather than new tech
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Every year, millions of tons of operational tech is thrown away. For example in Europe, the average phone is used for 1.5yrs before being swapped, but most actually last ~6yrs. If the tax system were changed, companies would be encouraged to promote reuse or recycling of old technology.
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http://www.electronicstakeback.com/wp-content/uploads/Facts-and-Figures-on-E-Waste-and-Recycling.pdf
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