Extend nature’s warranty By Craig Wisehart
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rogress is being made towards reducing, and in some cases, eliminating waste when electronic products approach the end of their lives. It all starts from the beginning when products are designed with the environment in mind and are manufactured with a shift towards light-weighting.
Consumers are demanding smaller, lighter devices that are multi-functional in what they can do, and manufacturers have responded to create these kinds of devices. This means a consolidation and a significant reduction in the weight and size of products.
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