What’s in a Wearable?
So, what’s with wearables? What does their growing popularity mean for urban mining and e-waste recycling? Continue reading…
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Precious Metals in Tablets
E-waste is the fastest-growing waste stream across the globe, and tablets are quickly becoming a major culprit. Continue…
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 →