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 ...

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 ...

AI e-waste from data centers could hit 13.1 million metric tonnes yearly by 2030, with health costs up to $20.9 billion and no industry plan in sight.

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 ...

In Sunday's 60 Minutes, CBS TV news magazine examines the lucrative but shadowy business of mining the e-waste for valuable components, including gold. In the first clip, Pelley takes a tour of Denver ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other consumer or industrial electronics that are no longer functional or needed. These ...

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 ...

Researchers at the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, have called for the recovery and recycling of precious metals from electronic waste to strengthen the Nigerian economy and reduce pressure on foreign ...

Marion, Illinois residents will get to clear out unwanted electronics on Saturday, October 3, keeping them out of the ...