Can Urban Mining Revolutionize Central Africa and its Conflict Minerals?
Violence is common when it comes to conflict minerals, the very same minerals powering your mobile and home…
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What is the Circular Economy?
An increasing number of companies, government entities and other organizations are "closing the loop" and embracing the circular…
The Geography of the Global Electronic Waste Burden
Nearly a quarter of e-waste that developed countries discard floods into seven developing countries. Continue reading →
Kenyan Entrepreneur Turns E-Waste to Jewellery
Mativo and Mumo collect electronic waste like old computers, mobile phones and fridges, and turn them into pieces…
Now, a Process to Recover Gold from E-Waste
In order to meet the increasing demands and conserve resources, it is necessary to recycle and develop e-waste…
How to Recycle Televisions
A lot of old TVs end up in landfills, but they can be recycled if you get them…
Rare Earth Metals: Tech Manufacturers Must Think Again, and So Must Users
As the raw materials become scarcer, and China tightens its grip on trade, we need to break our…
E-Waste Blues
Obsolete gadgetry can pile up, contributing to pollution. Continue reading →