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 ...
University of Utah's Startup EnduraCure Innovates with Degradable Polymers to Tackle E-Waste Problem
EnduraCure is developing degradable materials to address e-waste, led by Dennis Pruzan and based on research from the University of Utah.
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 ...
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.
Despite the threats that improper handling of hazardous waste, particularly electronic waste (e-waste), poses to human health ...
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E-waste: What is electronic waste, why is it many times more dangerous than ordinary waste, and how is it disposed of?
All electronic and electrical devices used in the digital age that are broken, outdated, or have been discontinued are ...
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 ...
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 ...
African and Asian countries need proper electronic waste recycling systems to prevent the surge in consumer demand creating toxic e-waste mountains Less-industrialised countries like India, Uganda and ...
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