Explain the positive steps that students can take to stop e-waste pollution.

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Ans: Every time you replace one of your electronic devices, it‟s your responsibility to be sure your old one gets recycled properly. Ideally, we should consume less. We should not get pulled into the hype of new technology. If you want something, try to find a gently-used version first. When you have an expired product, take the time to find a responsible e-waste recycler. This way we can become the part of the solution. We should help properly to recycle as much e-waste as possible. We can make the Earth a better place by halting digital data dumps. 

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