In 2022, humanity threw away an estimated 270,000 kilograms of gold, worth $15 billion, primarily through discarded electronics. Gold, along with other precious metals, is commonly used in circuit boards due to its superior conductivity and resistance to tarnishing.
We Waste Gold. Regularly.
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