India generated over 14 lakh metric tonnes of e-waste, recycling approximately 9.79 lakh metric tonnes, according to Union ...
Photo Credit: iStock A Wyoming landfill claims to be the first in the nation to divert hazardous e-waste using a process ...
Discarded electronic components, also known as e-waste, represent the majority of the hazardous solid waste produced worldwide. According to the United Nations University, 53,6 million metrics tons of ...
Think about what's in your trash bin. Do you see your old smartphone in it, the one that was new until this year? About eight out of every 10 electronic devices in the world end up in a landfill or ...
Ghana, Accra, Zongo Lane, Spring 2023. Zongo Lane is like an Alibaba cavern. Hundreds of small shops for all types of electronics components, modules, and general parts populate the narrow streets of ...
An awareness programme on e-waste management was organised by Fazl Ali College as part of its week-long e-waste collection ...
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 ...
A non-governmental organisation, E-waste Relief Foundation (ERF), has called for more responsible e-waste management practice in Lagos. The foundation is advocating for a sustainable environment in ...
The physics lecturer, an expert in semiconductors, bioplastics, and advanced materials, said that open burning of e-waste releases toxic substances such as dioxins, furans, acidic gases, and fine ...
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan directed 100% collection of e-waste and bio-medical waste across Hyderabad, warning of strict ...
Thailand discovered 284 tonnes of electronic waste illegally sent by the United States in 12 containers and is preparing to ...