If you haven’t already heard, e-waste is a pretty big deal. Not only is it widespread, but it’s also a significant problem that has been ongoing for decades — and sees little chance of being solved as ...

Improper e-waste disposal isn’t just an environmental issue. For electronics manufacturers, it carries real compliance, ...

An employee examines electronic waste awaiting to be dismantled at the Electronic Recyclers International (ERI) plant in Holliston, Mass., USA. ERI is R2 and e-Stewards certified. Zoran Milich/Getty ...

Each year, the total amount of electric and electronic equipment the world uses grows by 2.5 million tonnes. Phones, radios, toys, laptops – if it has a power or battery supply it’s likely to join a ...

It found that low and volatile prices for many of these raw materials means that recycling is often considered too costly for businesses. The report called for legal requirements to recycle and reuse ...

All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in drawers and closets – they're also extensively covering the planet. A United Nations report released ...