WashPIRG

People in Washington throw away more than 8,000 cellphones a day – even fairly new ones – because many are too difficult to repair. Missing manuals, proprietary tools and commonly replaceable components that are glued in tight or too hard to reach mean everyday electronics often last only a couple of years or less.

This time of year, it’s worth a reminder that some children’s gifts can be hazardous. The annual “dangerous toys” list is out from the Washington Public…