Tag: Electronics recycling
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Striking Gold: The SIM Card Scam Generating Buzz Online
Introduction: A Viral Claim Under the Microscope In a whirlwind of social media chatter, a startling headline has captured the public’s imagination: is it possible to extract tens or even hundreds of thousands of yuan in gold from ordinary SIM cards? Reports circulating on Chinese cyberspace and picked up by media outlets like Sin Chew…
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Bose Opens Source: Discontinued SoundTouch Speakers Get a Second Life
Introduction: Bose shifts gears from shutdown to stewardship When a tech product reaches end-of-life, brands typically seal the lid and move on. Bose is taking a different route with its SoundTouch wireless speaker family. In a move that blends sustainability with developer-friendly openness, Bose has released open-source resources for its discontinued SoundTouch devices and announced…
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Fairphone Lands in the US and WhatsApp Arrives on Apple Watch: Gear News of the Week
Fairphone expands to the United States, starting with a new chapter in repairability The Netherlands-based Fairphone is making a long-awaited move into the United States, signaling a broader push to bring its independently repairable philosophy to more markets. While the company has long celebrated its 10/10 iFixit repairability score for its modular, serviceable devices, this…
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Castlegar Depot Expands: Glass and More Accepted at Return-It Site
Castlegar’s Return-It Depot Expands What It Accepts Residents of Castlegar have more recycling options thanks to an expanded list of accepted items at the Return-It Depot located at 1335 Columbia Ave. This move aims to simplify waste diversion in the city by widening the range of materials that can be recycled in a single, convenient…
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Castlegar Return-It Depot Expands to Accept Glass and More
Introduction: A Wider Recycling Menu in Castlegar Recycling just got easier in Castlegar. The city’s Return-It Depot, located at 1335 Columbia Ave, has expanded its list of accepted items, giving residents more convenient options to dispose of recyclable materials. Along with the depot’s existing services, the new inclusions align with growing recycling needs and help…