Recovering gold, copper and other metals from electronic waste – a practice called “urban mining” – is not only more environmentally friendly than extracting virgin materials, but can also be more ...

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Discarded electronic waste containing earth minerals is overtaking landfills globally at an alarming rate as much of the tech industry and enterprises kick the disposal problem to the curb. Meanwhile, ...

In the corner of my basement sits a dusty Rubbermaid bin crammed with a decade’s worth of outdated and obsolete electronics, otherwise known as e-waste. It’s a tangle of cords, cables, clickers, ...

In an era where technology evolves at a breakneck pace, our reliance on electronic devices is at an all-time high. This rapid advancement, however, brings with it a significant challenge: electronic ...

The economics of wire recycling equipment make practical sense for a wide range of buyers. Scrap dealers, e-waste processors, ...

From defective household electronics to old smartphones: the total amount of e-waste generated around the world this year is estimated to reach a record 57.4 million tonnes -- that is, more than the ...

Think about what's in your trash bin. Do you see your old smartphone in it, the one that was new until this year? About eight out of every 10 electronic devices in the world end up in a landfill or ...