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 ...

All electronic and electrical devices used in the digital age that are broken, outdated, or have been discontinued are considered e-waste, or electronic waste. This includes our mobile phones, laptops ...

Monday is Earth Day and to celebrate we put together 12 facts about E-Waste: 1. Safely throw out unwanted electronic-clutter for free on April 22nd from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. 1-800-GOT-JUNK is ...

Understanding E-Waste, Health Risks, and Sustainable Alternatives. The prevalence of toxic chemicals in headphones and consumer elec ...

A new method for recovering high-purity gold from discarded electronics is paying back US$50 for every dollar spent, according to researchers – who found the key gold-filtering substance in ...

Old television sets and computer monitors, you see them on the side of the road forgotten and abandoned, maybe with a “rejected” sticker. Just what should you be doing with them? These TVs and many ...

In 2007 we generated 3.01 million tons of e-waste in the United States. Of this amount, only 410,000 tons, or 13.6 percent, was recycled. The rest was trashed in landfills or incinerators. E-waste ...

The global surge in electronic waste (e-waste) poses a critical environmental and health challenge. In fact, according to the UN's recent Global E-Waste Monitor Report, “The world’s generation of ...

A senior CPCC official said that e-waste is currently the fastest-growing waste stream globally and contains several hazardous substances, including lead, mercury, cadmium and brominated flame retarda ...