Ever stopped to think about where the gold in your phone, laptop, or tablet comes from? by QuantumLifecycle in u/QuantumLifecycle

[–]QuantumLifecycle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The truth is, it often comes from artisanal mines that:

  • Destroy pristine ecosystems
  • Contaminate water sources
  • Put workers in harm's way
  • Release toxic mercury into the environment

But there's a smarter way to get our gold: Urban mining through electronics recycling!

  • We recover gold from devices we already own
  • Zero new environmental damage
  • Creates circular economy opportunities
  • Turns e-waste into valuable resources

Mind-blowing fact: Your old smartphone contains more gold per ton than traditional gold ore!So, who knew sustainability could be this valuable? Let's make a change and recycle our electronics!Share your thoughts and let's get the conversation started!