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

From old cellphones to broken refrigerators and discarded e-cigarettes, global electronic waste has reached record highs and is growing five times faster than rates of recycling – bringing a ...

E-waste is often considered an environmental ... Gold’s allure isn’t just aesthetic; it’s critical in electronics for its exceptional conductivity and resistance to corrosion.

A United Nations report released Wednesday states the amount of electronic waste is rising substantially faster than those items are being recycled, so much so that right now, that waste could ...

Using textiles, researchers from the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have improved the efficiency of extracting gold from electronic waste, according to a new study in the ...

But in the process, these and other companies may also be adding to a growing problem: electronic waste. The limited lifespan of many tech gadgets combined with few options to fix older devices ...

Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions ...

Opinions expressed are those of the author. The global surge in electronic waste (e-waste) poses a critical environmental and health challenge. In fact, according to the UN's recent Global E-Waste ...

Well, one Formula E team has found a creative way to turn electronic waste (e-waste) into a racing car that can compete with the best in the world. E-waste is any discarded electrical or ...

Equipment used to train and run generative AI models could produce up to 5 million tons of e-waste by 2030, a relatively small but significant fraction of the global total. Generative AI could ...

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.