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

Controlled fermentation of black cabbage using specific bacterial and yeast starters enhanced its antioxidant, polyphenol, ...

Kristina Smithe was running a marathon in California a few years ago when she started thinking about all the waste such events produce — especially the blizzard of disposable paper ...

A recent court case highlights how federal law can override state environmental regulations when they conflict with national ...

However, this growing dependence on electronic devices has a by-product — electronic waste (e-waste) — which must be managed effectively to ensure sustainable progress. Ranking among the world ...

The E-waste handover facility in Accra has received over 900 tonnes of electronic waste since its commissioning in October 2024. The materials include e-waste cables, mixed batteries, thermoplastics, ...

Repairing the so-called "Frankenstein" laptops could mean saving e-waste. This is also a friendly way to fix the budget-friendly machines to put them into good use once again. The refurbished ...

The country generated over 360 000 tons of e-waste annually. Therefore, the department initiated a joint action with communities and municipalities in Vhembe, Limpopo, to combat the waste.

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.

The issue of e-waste also looms large, with only 14 to 40 percent of US electronic waste being recycled. This could lead to an estimated 1.06 billion pounds of e-waste, equivalent to the weight of ...

Illegal e-waste operations have made the headlines in Malaysia over the past few weeks, with materials worth billions in ringgit seized by the authorities in various raids. A nationwide crackdown ...