NEW DELHI: In a bid to stimulate the recently-notified Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) framework, an incentive program including green credits to electronic equipment manufacturers and e-waste ...

India stands at a critical juncture in its journey towards sustainable development. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, it faces the dual challenge of rapid technological advancement and ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The crackdown on illegal e-waste recycling operations must continue despite criticism directed at the Federal Government, say non-governmental organisations (NGO). The Basel Action ...

Delhi to launch an e-waste Eco Park in Holambi Kalan to address electronic waste sustainably. The facility, covering 11.4 acres, will process 51,000 metric tonnes of e-waste annually. With an ...

The digital age has brought unprecedented convenience, but it also comes with a growing environmental cost: electronic waste. Global e-waste reached 62 million tons in 2022 and is projected to hit ...

Dexter Barsigan has spent the past 13 years making a living with his bare hands and a pair of pliers, stripping scrapped laptops and air conditioners for metal he can sell to junk shops in the ...

PETALING JAYA: What begins as a health risk for smokers of disposable vapes could possibly end up as an environmental hazard if the used devices are simply discarded. Apart from toxic residue, lithium ...

E-waste, which refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, is the fastest growing domestic waste stream in the world, and it is highly toxic, threatening public health. Much of this e-waste, ...

India’s digital transformation has revolutionised communication, education, commerce, and governance. From smartphones to smart homes, convenience has become the cornerstone of contemporary urban ...

Hyderabad: For the first time, Telangana's electronic waste has crossed the 1 lakh metric tonne (MT) mark, positioning the state as the third-largest contributor in the country, after Uttar Pradesh ...