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

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 ...

All electronic and electrical devices used in the digital age that are broken, outdated, or have been discontinued are ...

Each year, October 14 marks International E-Waste Day and, as the state of the global E-waste crisis continues to worsen, it is an issue that is becoming more and more serious. The rapid advancement ...

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 ...

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.

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

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 ...

More robust enforcement of laws designed to tackle the growing problem of e-waste is urgently needed, says Anja ffrench of Computer Aid, along with improved management of electrical waste by ...

Simply sign up to the Chinese politics & policy myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. “It’s easy to make electronic products but very hard to dismantle them safely,” says Nigel Mattravers ...