Our growing reliance on technology at home and in the workplace has raised the profile of e-waste. This consists of discarded electrical devices including laptops, smartphones, televisions, computer ...

E-waste has become a global problem. Unfortunately, the majority of discarded used technology, known as e-waste, is dumped or processed in unsafe conditions. Around 78% of electronic products aren’t ...

International E-Waste Day, celebrated annually on October 14, raises awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste and promotes responsible e-waste management, with a focus on recovering ...

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 ...

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, ...

ANN ARBOR—A University of Michigan study found that people in Ghana and across the Global South who recycle electronic waste face a difficult paradox: earning livelihoods to ensure survival comes at ...