Technology moves fast, and we’re creating mountains of obsolete computers, cellphones, TVs and all manner of accessories. Everything breaks down eventually – whether it happens over centuries in a landfill, or while it’s still being used. Any given electronic device is made up of various materials, each with its own rate of decomposition. That in itself is a problem, as some items can become toxic or otherwise dangerous when the the more degradable parts have broken down (such as batteries). However, most of the materials used in electronics have a long “life” and will remain in virtually the same form for the foreseeable future. Writer Bio
