E-waste is a huge and growing problem -- and the US is a big reason why

Electronic waste is a big problem, and it's only getting worse. The amount of e-waste generated between 2014 and 2016 increased by 8%, according to a new report by the United Nations University, the International Telecommunications Union, and the International Solid Waste Association. By 2021, the organizations expect e-waste to grow by another 17%. When electronic devices aren't properly recycled, the toxins they contain can cause serious health problems if they are released into the air or end...