As global e-trash accelerates, informal waste economies have sprung up in many places, creating serious health hazards and questioning the usefulness of the Basel convention on controlling ...

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines household hazardous waste (HHW) as any unwanted household products that contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable, or reactive ingredients. Examples of ...

E-waste is a growing crisis, expected to hit 82 million metric tons by 2030. Cross-border collaboration and robust policies are crucial for effective global e-waste management. Entrepreneurs can lead ...

Electronic devices power nearly every part of modern life—from smartphones and laptops to smart appliances and wearable tech. But behind this convenience lies one of the fastest-growing waste streams ...

Bangladesh’s discarded electronic goods have grown into an estimated Tk6,000 crore annual trading market, yet the country continues to lose around Tk6,114 crore ($500 million) each year due to weak ...

E-waste is any discarded electrical or electronic device that is no longer useful or wanted. It can include anything from disposable vapes, mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, plugs and batteries.

The following is a news release from the Idaho National Laboratory. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho National Laboratory and E Cyclers of Idaho will host several electronic waste collection events at ...

AI is a major contributor to e-waste mountains that continue to grow exponentially. So, to mark International E-Waste Day today (14 October), we explore what organizations can do about this major ...

An employee examines electronic waste awaiting to be dismantled at the Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) plant in Holliston, Mass., USA. ERI is R2 and e-Stewards certified. Zoran Milich/Getty ...

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How often do you purchase a new electronic device, such as a smartphone or a TV? Smartphone sales alone have reached an estimated 1.535 billion units worldwide, annually. This means that 1.535 billion ...