Burning waste has been a practice used by mankind for centuries. Fire has a cleansing property that can sterilize and decontaminate. Over the years, though, mankind has evolved and so has the technology we use. We are able to reclaim much of what we waste. Burning waste is a thing of the past in most countries. Many nations in Africa and Asia still practice this, lacking more advanced waste disposal.

Previously, we established that millions of tons annually are dumped on the shores of these nations. A lot of this waste is burned to remove it from the areas it is dropped. Much of this is electronic waste composed of chemicals, polymers, and metals that react badly when burned. Toxic chemicals are released into the atmosphere and the smoke and soot cling to the plant life.

This can be problematic. Toxins released into the air are silent, invisible killers. These mix with rainwater in the atmosphere and form caustic rain that can poison plant life and ruin soil and drinking water. Burning electronic waste doesn't fix the problem. It creates a bigger one. Several to be precise. But there is a solution. Several, to be precise.

Recycling and properly disposing of electronic waste is so easy that there is no reason for it to exist in the foreseeable future. Companies who buy used devices and locations with battery and device disposal are easy to find. Anywhere within 30 miles of a major US city will have multiple locations and companies like PandaBit do the work for you. Go to www.pandabit.com to find out more.