Logitech says that 65 percent of its mice and keyboards are made with recycled plastics.

Its part of a growing effort by manufacturers to cut down on electronic waste.

“The more we can recycle the substance, the better for the environment.”

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Logitech says 8,000 tons of new plastic was eliminated in its products last year.

Many other manufacturers are incorporating recycled plastic into their products, Dhillon said.

Sometimes, theyre offered a trade-in price towards a new equipment.

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Saving the Planet

Gadgets are also a major contributor to global warming.

The more we can recycle the substance, the better for the environment.

The European Unionrecently proposedbanning integrated batteries in phones and other gadgets.

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The ultimate solution to e-waste might be not buying new gadgets, some observers say.