In Developing World, a Push to Bring E-Waste Out of Shadows
A small but growing movement is seeking to provide informal collectors with incentives to sell e-waste to advanced…
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The Necessity in Choosing a Responsible CRT Glass Recycler
The ramifications of choosing a bad recycling company are far reaching, including overseas dumping and exposure to toxins…
How Businesses Can Recycle E-Waste
Fortunately, there are safe, efficient ways that businesses can deal with their electronic waste. Continue reading →
The Yearly Surge of E-Waste Shows No Signs of Slowing
The United States topped the chart in terms of e-waste generated per resident, according to the study —…
Home for Some, E-Waste Dump for the World
The e-waste dump Agbogbloshie exemplifies the downside of globalization: It's the bitter end of a supply chain where…
Wisconsin Fights Icy Roads with Cheese Brine Waste
Milwaukee is using cheese brine waste to de-ice city roads as a cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternative to rock…
Used Coffee Proving Fertile Grounds for Sustainability
Various organizations and institutions are looking at used coffee grounds to create biofuel, bioplastic and laundry detergent. Continue…
Waste to Waves Recycling Program Gives Foam a Second, Ocean-Friendlier Life
The program aims to recycle styrofoam packaging back into new products — most notably, surfboards. Continue reading →