Most of the e-waste went to landfills or incineration, with potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, as e-waste can contain toxic substances such as mercury or lead.

The rise of smartwatches and fitness bands has revolutionized how people monitor health, manage daily tasks, and interact ...

This has made it all the more important to recover the crucial materials we need from e-waste. One response has ... reducing pollution and the risk to human health.

Mercy Health also collected nearly 8 pounds of e-cigarettes from one local high school to dispose of safely and plans to expand the program to more high schools next year. This effort is part of the ...