global electronic waste has reached record highs and is growing five times faster than rates of recycling – bringing a host of health, environmental and climate problems, according to new analysis.

where few countries have laws on e-waste or collection targets. Recycling and collection rates top 40 percent in Europe, where per-capita waste generation is highest: nearly 18kg (39 pounds).

Speakers discussed the transition to electric vehicles and the regulations around transporting electronic scrap.

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Waste” has been launched to promote safe and sustainable electronic waste collection and disposal across Rwanda. The campaign, led by the Ministry of ICT and Innovation in collaboration with ...

The costs of cleaning it up will rise, and because comparatively little e-waste undergoes formal recycling, it can lead to the loss of economically valuable resources such as gold, platinum and ...

Dublin, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "E-Scrap Recycling Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global e-scrap ...

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 ...

Microwave ovens. Toasters. Radios. All of these items, and many more, can be recycled for free at Cook Medical’s Electronic Waste Recycling Day. Big Boy Moving Services' Kole Gunderman puts a ...

1 E-waste, including cables, laptops, tablets, and batteries, contains hazardous substances such as lead, mercury, and flame retardants within their plastic and metal components. Properly recycling of ...

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 ...