Each year, the total amount of electric and electronic equipment the world uses grows by 2.5 million tonnes. Phones, radios, toys, laptops – if it has a power or battery supply it’s likely to join a ...

Municipal recycling is nearly universal in the United States. Curbside recycling is also common. Putting paper, plastic, glass, and metal cans in blue boxes has become part of the routine of ...

As e-waste piles up, researchers developed an electric method to recover most of the gold from discarded electronics, using ...

If you haven’t already heard, e-waste is a pretty big deal. Not only is it widespread, but it’s also a significant problem that has been ongoing for decades — and sees little chance of being solved as ...

All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in drawers and closets – they're also extensively covering the planet. A United Nations report released ...

Why the electronics industry is struggling to clean up its act The role that biodegradable materials can play in the sector An inside look at Infineon’s efforts in sustainable electronics Power ...

In 2022, humans generated roughly 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – or e-waste. That’s enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. And by 2030, that figure is expected to rise to 82 ...

With the holiday season fast approaching, parents around the world are deciding which new toys to purchase for their kids this year. Many will opt for classic favorites like Lego bricks, Mr. Potato ...

Summit E-Waste plans an electronics recycling event from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Kent Free Library. Participants can drop off unwanted, outdated or broken electronics for proper recycling. There will ...

Locals will be able to drop electronic waste at the Town Hall on Banker Road. More specifically, smaller electronics can be ...