With the explosion of new electronic devices in our lives comes the inevitable end of the product lifecycle, or early obsolescence courtesy of the next innovation. This vicious cycle results in an astonishing 130 million + cellphones entering the trash each year in the U.S. alone, and 17,000 tons of e-waste discarded or recycled daily!

This comprehensive infographic by Fonebank.com illuminates many aspects of this important issue.

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