We use a lot of gold in our electrical products. But what do we do with it once the toy has died? It doesn’t matter if it’s a cell phone, camera, computer, battery powered toy or a washing machine – ...

In March 2024, The United Nations Institute for Training and Research's (UNITAR) Global E-Waste Monitor report found 62 million metric tons of mobile phones and devices were dumped on the planet ...

All electronic and electrical devices used in the digital age that are broken, outdated, or have been discontinued are ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious environmental issue, since old electronics end up in landfills, leaking chemicals. Less than 20 percent of e-waste is appropriately recycled. Important: Do you ...

Researchers at Northeastern University have discovered that certain materials commonly used in biodegradable electronics can ...

(CNN) — As the world’s appetite for computers, smartphones and other electronic devices grows ever bigger, the other side of the coin — e-waste — is raising alarms. According to a UN report released ...

Electronic waste is becoming an increasingly pressing problem in developing countries as sales of electronics surge and enforcement of environmental laws remains lax, a UN agency warned Monday. A ...

Be honest: How many old cell phones do you have in a drawer somewhere? What about computer keyboards or screens? That waste — the leftover keyboards that we cart out to the curb, old computer screens, ...

In an era where electronic waste (e-waste) poses significant environmental challenges, Green Link Lanka emerges as a pioneering force in Sri Lanka’s waste management sector. Specializing in the ...

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Waste Sense, provider of independent waste management services Melbourne wide, many people don't know where to send their unwanted ...

Reasons you shouldn't throw gadgets in the trash, and what to do instead Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious environmental issue, since old electronics end up in landfills, leaking chemicals. Less ...