E-waste Recycling

County Commissioners Approve Contract Extension to Continue Electronic Waste Recycling

The extension is for the amount of $120,000 for on-site electronics recycling.

The Hidden Cost of Convenience is Adding to the Rising E-Waste Crisis

Addressing the escalating e-waste crisis requires a critical shift in mindset.

Country Saw 72% Increase in E-Waste in 5 Years: Government

Sahu said 13,46,496 tonnes of e-waste was generated in 2020-21, 16,01,155 tonnes in 2021-22 and 16,09,117 tonnes in 2022-23.

How Concerned are North Dakotans about E-Waste?

Research shows that North Dakota is the fourth most concerned state when it comes to proper e-waste disposal with 27.25 searches per 10,000 residents.

Global E-Waste Recycling Market to Reach $84.3 Billion by 2031

Also, hydrometallurgy recycling technologies will dominate over others in the forecast period.

Amazon and eBay to Pay 'Fair Share' for E-Waste Recycling

Elfbar, one of the UK's leading vape brands, told BBC News it welcomed the change.

Singapore Tycoon Behind RM228m Electronic Scrap Scam Arrested in Johor After 19 Years on the Run

Authorities have since prosecuted 12 individuals, handing down sentences ranging from eight months to eight years.

Trashie Introduces Tech Take Back Box for E-Waste Recycling

Customers can choose between a small ($20) or medium ($25) Tech Take Back Box, which can be filled with various approved electronic items.

E-waste Burning in Ghana Exposes Workers to Toxic Health Risks

Only 15% of global e-waste is recycled, and smuggling operations use sophisticated tactics to evade detection, worsening the crisis.

Hull Marks Pioneering E-waste Recycling Success

Earlier this year, Giroscope received a £59,000 grant from the Time After Time fund to support the project’s growth and enable two of its volunteers to become part-time employees.

Innovative Microwave Technique for E-Waste Recycling

The researchers placed two-core VVF power cables with copper wires wrapped in PVC insulation inside a glass reactor and exposed them to 100, 200, and 300 W of microwave radiation.

Less than a third of electronics coming back for recycling - WEEE Ireland

WEEE Ireland's figures reveal that over 11 million small electronic items from personal grooming to tech were bought here last year - 4.4 million of them across Black Friday and Christmas.

Top Ten E-Waste Generating Countries in Africa

These initiatives are aimed at mitigating the impacts caused by e-waste across the continent.

Sims Lifecycle Services Listed as a Representative Vendor in the 2024 Gartner “Market Guide for IT Asset Disposition”

Refurbishment and redeployment of IT devices is expected to increase as organizations more fully recognize the carbon avoidance realized versus recycling.