As electronic devices pile up globally, the burden of recycling that e-waste falls squarely on workers in countries like India—often with minimal safety protections. According to Al Jazeera, these recycling workers face daily hazards: cuts from sharp components and infections from exposure to toxic materials. The growing digital consumption driving all these devices isn't matched by safety standards for those dismantling them.

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