The microwaves rapidly heat the carbon in the e-waste—causing the carbon to react with the tiny specks of critical materials.

Discover how artists in India are repurposing e-waste into stunning sculptures, raising awareness about sustainability ...

Between upgrades and breakdowns to cellphones, tablets, laptops, and appliances, so many electronics are getting tossed in ...

As biometric technology continues to shape the way we secure our devices, access buildings, and verify identities, the rise of fingerprint scanners and facial recognition units has become a defining ...

A mere 4% of some metals essential for clean energy were recovered from e-waste. Mining these same metals, as well as improperly recycling used electronics, causes pollution and human health hazards.

Global e-waste has reached record levels, containing valuable metals like lithium, and is projected to increase dramatically by 2030, highlighting the need for improved recycling methods.

Recycling e-waste is not as straightforward as recycling aluminum cans. It’s not exactly rocket science, either. It might sound like an exaggeration to say that Americans have billions of ...

The demand for electronic waste recycling is driven by rising advancement in electronics technologies, growing investments, government initiatives and increasing focus towards sustainability.

Henry Gabriel, Honolulu’s Recycling Program Branch Chief, joins producer/host Coralie Chun Matayoshi to discuss the City’s plan to provide designated drop-off locations for electronic waste ...

Embrace these diverse recycling options and join the movement towards sustainable electronics management supported by both local and corporate leaders. Preventing electronic waste starts with ...

Another major barrier to reducing AI-related e-waste is concerns about data security. Destroying equipment ensures information doesn’t leak out, while reusing or recycling equipment will require ...