A Global Pinball Game: Tracking E-Waste
Our electronic gadgets are such an integral part of our daily routines that they have become extensions of…
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How E-Waste Fits Into the Agenda in D.C., Texas and California
Electronic waste is going through one of its semi-annual resurgences. Last time the issue popped up this prominently…
Turning Trash into Treasure in North Carolina
The average U.S. household owns 25 consumer electronics products, according to a 2010 survey. It's likely that at…
Old Electronics Create E-Waste Problem
New smartphones, TVs and laptops enter the marketplace at an ever-quickening pace, and many gadget-loving consumers feel compelled…
As E-Waste Piles Up, Disposal Issues Grow
New smartphones, TVs and laptops enter the marketplace at an ever-quickening pace, and many gadget-loving consumers feel compelled…
‘Urban Mining’ Could Reduce Reliance on Metal Imports
The demand for special metals used in the manufacture of electronics is booming, but a few countries control…
India Gets First E-waste Management Rules
Putting the onus of re-cycling of electronic wastes (e-waste) on the producers, the Ministry of Environment and Forest…
NCER Reports Modest Decline in Electronics Recycling Collections
The National Center for Electronics Recycling (NCER), Parkersburg, W.Va., has reported a 2 percent decline in the 2010…