40 million computers and televisions are discarded in the US every year.
1.2 million computers and TVs are discarded by Hoosiers annually.
130 million cell phones are estimated to go out of service in 2005 in the US.
18 months is the average life of a cell phone
We use millions of cell phones, printers, copiers, hand-held games, MP3 players, PDAs, remote control units and other electronic devices daily. That means Indiana is faced with 10s of millions of electronic devices that break or become outdated each year.
At least 4 pounds of lead is contained in each old computer monitor or television.
There are at least 5 toxic materials found in today's electronic devices.
There are at least 8 serious health effects of these toxins.
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