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

Warning over environmental ‘vapocalypse’ despite ban on disposable versions - Campaigners are concerned consumers may notice ...

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 ...

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Saturday announced a special initiative for collection of domestic sanitary which will now include pet waste and electronic waste (e-waste).

Electronic waste (e-waste) has a new home, with a new recycling program making its way to the township just in time for Earth Day. Woolwich Township launched a new e-waste recycling program on ...

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.

New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act prohibits consumers from throwing away covered electronic devices. If not properly disposed of, electronic devices can produce toxic chemicals ...

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 ...