We need a radically new model that properly measures the true and total cost of materials, particularly their long-term cost to the environment and the life systems that depend on it. One part of the ...
Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide, posing severe environmental and health risks. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Dr ...
BOZEMAN, Mont. — When it’s time for a new cellphone or laptop, the old models can be recycled and repurposed. But when they’re simply discarded, they can do some serious damage. Improperly disposed ...
The government has approved a project worth $57 million to establish a modern e-waste management plant amid growing concerns over rising levels of contamination in the country. The Advisory Committee ...
The world is awash in what’s been called a “tsunami of e-waste,” and technology companies must accept accountability for stemming this tide. In 2021, 57.4 million metric tons of e-waste, including IT ...
Japan is a small, island nation, but its efforts in electronic waste recycling are attracting international attention. Could the United States learn from the Japanese model? With a population of more ...
Across Africa, circular practices are beginning to take root in sectors such as plastics, agriculture, and textiles. Now, the ...
By Trina Williams THE government has unveiled sweeping proposals to overhaul Guyana’s solid waste management framework, with the draft Integrated Solid ...