If you haven’t already heard, e-waste is a pretty big deal. Not only is it widespread, but it’s also a significant problem that has been ongoing for decades — and sees little chance of being solved as ...

In 2022, humans generated roughly 62 million tonnes of electronic waste – or e-waste. That’s enough to fill more than 1.5 million garbage trucks. And by 2030, that figure is expected to rise to 82 ...

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 ...

May 23, 2024 — At first glance, one might consider it good news: The volume of electronic waste recycled is growing. At a closer look, the statistics are less savory: E-waste generation is ...

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 ...

With the holiday season fast approaching, parents around the world are deciding which new toys to purchase for their kids this year. Many will opt for classic favorites like Lego bricks, Mr. Potato ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other consumer or industrial electronics that are no longer functional or needed. These ...

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In Sunday's 60 Minutes, the CBS TV news magazine examines the lucrative but shadowy business of mining e-waste--junked computers, televisions, and other old electronic products--for valuable ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WTAJ) — A Pennsylvania Representative is looking to require data centers to manage electronic waste in the ...