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E-waste recycling event being held at Renaissance in Colony Park on Friday

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April 21, 2023

On Friday, in honor of Earth Day 2023, the Renaissance at Colony Park and NexTech have partnered to offer residents a chance to recycle their electronics.

The recycling event, which will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. outside of the Ridgeland Barnes & Noble, aims to avoid improper disposal of unwanted electronic devices or “e-waste.” More than 50 million metric tons of e-waste is generated globally on an annual basis with less than 20 percent being formally recycled.

“Rain or shine, NexTech will host the E-waste drop-off at Renaissance at Colony Park Friday,” a social media post from…

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By: J.T. Mitchell
Title: E-waste recycling event being held at Renaissance in Colony Park on Friday
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/e-waste-recycling-event-being-held-at-renaissance-in-colony-park-on-friday/
Published Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2023 12:06:29 +0000

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