From old cellphones to broken refrigerators and discarded e-cigarettes, global electronic waste has reached record highs and is growing five times faster than rates of recycling – bringing a host of ...

It’s no secret that some of the world’s best inventions were come upon by accident. Penicillin, the microwave oven, x-ray and even potato chips were created not to be what they are today, but thanks ...

If researchers at UAEU can successfully treat the toxic components found in e-waste, it could go a long way to solving the planet’s pollution problem Electronic waste (e-waste) is a significant and ...

All electronic and electrical devices used in the digital age that are broken, outdated, or have been discontinued are ...

Of all the ongoing debates around sustainability and carbon emissions, one area that often slips under the radar of public attention is the fast-growing problem of electronic waste - or e-waste.

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The popularity of disposable vapes has risen significantly in recent years. In the UK, 31% of people who vape use single-use devices. This is a staggering increase of 106% year-on-year. This is ...

Computer Aid said it worries growing e-waste problems will prevent technology being reused in poor areas Major technology manufacturers must be held more accountable for e-waste costs, a leading UK ...

Why are we asking this now? Because yesterday the UN issued a new report on electronic waste, highlighting the danger from "rocketing" sales of mobile phones, PCs and electronic appliances, in the ...

As new phones are launched, some people will ditch their existing phones to upgrade to the latest model. But what happens to our disused smartphones - and our laptops, TVs, and other appliances - once ...