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How (not) to recycle those old gadgets

E-waste can be transformed into essentials if you’re willing to think outside the box.

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You got a new gadget for Christmas, and now the old one sits idle on the shelf. Too lazy to figure out how to recycle it responsibly? Here’s some unserious inspiration for how to give your abandoned electronics new life in 2026.

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