We need a radically new model that properly measures the true and total cost of materials, particularly their long-term cost to the environment and the life systems that depend on it. One part of the ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — When it’s time for a new cellphone or laptop, the old models can be recycled and repurposed. But when they’re simply discarded, they can do some serious damage. Improperly disposed ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide, posing severe environmental and health risks. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Dr ...

The world is awash in what’s been called a “tsunami of e-waste,” and technology companies must accept accountability for stemming this tide. In 2021, 57.4 million metric tons of e-waste, including IT ...

Japan is a small, island nation, but its efforts in electronic waste recycling are attracting international attention. Could the United States learn from the Japanese model? With a population of more ...

As Americans continuously upgrade their TVs for newer models and toss their old ones, it creates a serious problem: too many of them are ending up in recycling facilities, leaving processors ...

India stands at a critical juncture in its journey towards sustainable development. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, it faces the dual challenge of rapid technological advancement and ...

Patiala: Cracking down on lapses in e-waste management, the Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) has issued notices to 26 ...