Have you ever heard of e-waste(电子垃圾)? How do you deal with your MP4 players, mobile phones and when your computers, they're broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the 1of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. According to the United Nations, in 2014, people around the world produced 41.8 million tons(吨) of e-waste and only2 less than 20％ of it. The US was 3waster in the world, producing 7.1 million tons. China came second, 4 6 million tons.
It's important to pay attention to e-waste. It can be5valuable or harmful, depending on what we do with it. E-waste is a valuable urban mine（城市矿藏）. The value of the metals, like gold and silver is high and the metals can be reused.6 if people throw them away, the toxic(有毒的) chemicals can7the earth or air, and they will affect the environment and people's health.
Now, Apple recycles people's used products in China when they are buying new8. The company will test and repair them and then sell them at lower prices.9e-waste, we can buy longer lasting electronic products. If you don't want your electronics, find a new home for them. You can also take them to see10 companies can offer recycling programs.
