High tech trash

High tech trash says, " In a Global economy, out of sight wont stay out of mind for long". Before I read this article, I never thought about where all my old TVs, desktops and monitors went. After they were thrown out in the garbage, these devices weren't my problem anymore. Little did I know that all this "e-waste" was actually becoming a huge problem. High Tech Trash says that, "an estimated 70% of discarded computers and monitors, and well over 80% of TVs, eventually end up in landfills". Not only are giant piles of scrap unsightly to look at, they are also damaging to the environment. Desktops and TVs can contain toxic liquids that, when burned, release into the air. It's crazy that there is no other way to better utilize this waste. What makes this problem hard to solve is the fact that technologies are always advancing. Consumers will consistently change their computers and TVs for the most up to date models. This problem will always be present unless people stop talking and start taking some serious action!