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James Puckett, founder of the Basel Action Network, emphasizes that beyond the act of recycling, the core issue lies in how products are designed. Many devices are built for obsolescence—meant to be discarded after a short lifespan—making it easier for manufacturers to keep sales high but exacerbating environmental harm. Despite the common perception that recycling is a benign solution, in reality, much of what is labeled as recyclable ends up in illegal or poorly managed facilities overseas, contributing to toxic pollution.