"But there are positive aspects of sending us e-waste," he says, as it's sparked a dynamic, informal recycling economy in the country that, while often dangerous, can also help lift people like ...

You may not have heard of tantalum, but chances are you're holding some right now. It's an essential component in our cell ...

Recycling e-waste is not as straightforward as recycling aluminum cans. It’s not exactly rocket science, either. It might sound like an exaggeration to say that Americans have billions of ...

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.

A mere 4% of some metals essential for clean energy were recovered from e-waste. Mining these same metals, as well as improperly recycling used electronics, causes pollution and human health hazards.

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 ...

The demand for electronic waste recycling is driven by rising advancement in electronics technologies, growing investments, government initiatives and increasing focus towards sustainability.

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 ...

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 ...

The Roboloop robot reviews a flat panel TV (Courtesy) The idea for RoboLoop’s technology was initially started in 2023 by Eldridge at his e-waste recycling center, ELoop, while trying to find ...