The first International E-Waste Day to promote the correct disposal of electrical and electronic equipment throughout the world is Oct. 13. Brussels-based WEEE Forum, a European association of ...

Vodafone plans to reuse, resell, or recycle 100% of its network waste by 2025, offsetting the world’s fastest-growing waste stream: e-waste. E-waste is the world’s fastest-growing waste stream, ...

Awareness is one of the biggest struggles facing e-waste recycling today because people may not know where or how to dispose of unwanted electronics. This lack of education often means that ...

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 ...

From defective household electronics to old smartphones: the total amount of e-waste generated around the world this year is estimated to reach a record 57.4 million tonnes -- that is, more than the ...

Think about what's in your trash bin. Do you see your old smartphone in it, the one that was new until this year? About eight out of every 10 electronic devices in the world end up in a landfill or ...

How often do you purchase a new electronic device, such as a smartphone or a TV? Smartphone sales alone have reached an estimated 1.535 billion units worldwide, annually. This means that 1.535 billion ...

Langa's e-waste imbizo has successfully engaged the community in recycling, collecting over 5.3 tonnes of e-waste and ...

As digital consumption grows and e-waste mounts, burden of managing that waste falls on workers with little protection.

e-waste in India: E-waste is a serious public health and environmental issue in India. Approximately 2 million tons of e-waste are generated annually. E-waste management is dominated by the informal ...