There is waste and then there is electronic waste or e-waste. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2030 the amount of e-waste generated will be north of 80 million tonnes. Currently, ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious environmental issue, since old electronics end up in landfills, leaking chemicals. Less than 20 percent of e-waste is appropriately recycled. Important: Do you ...

India produces about 4 million tonnes of e-waste, behind only China and the US. This waste generation will only increase with economic progress. Disposing of waste printed circuit boards (WPCB) is not ...

AI is a major contributor to e-waste mountains that continue to grow exponentially. So, to mark International E-Waste Day today (14 October), we explore what organizations can do about this major ...

MADRID — S2S Dynamics, a German startup that tracks electronic waste (e-waste) through its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered platform, said developing countries have a worsening e-waste problem ...

India’s Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association, which represents LG and Samsung, among others, said that e-waste compliance expenses had risen to 2% to 8% of production costs.

Despite the threats that improper handling of hazardous waste, particularly electronic waste (e-waste), poses to human health ...

PUTRAJAYA: Setting up household e-waste collection centres and dedicating one day per month for recycling electronics are among initiatives to reduce such waste nationwide, says Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

India has become the third-largest producer of e-waste globally, generating over 3.2 million metric tons annually, according to recent reports. As the country’s e-waste volume continues on an upward ...

Reasons you shouldn't throw gadgets in the trash, and what to do instead Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious environmental issue, since old electronics end up in landfills, leaking chemicals. Less ...

The topic of e-waste has come under the spotlight with the arrival of Circular Electronics Day, aiming to shine a light on the continued levels of IT equipment that is dumped in landfill. The calendar ...