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, ...

Many African cities still struggle with litter and garbage that is not properly disposed of. This poses serious public health risks. It attracts vectors of disease like mosquitoes and flies, and can ...

The world is undergoing rapid electronification and digital transformation, reshaping how we live. Many of us have numerous electronic devices around us at all times, from smartphones and watches to ...

Discussions with industry showed e-waste dumping remains the default, says the CSIR. (Image source: 123RF) The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has warned that African countries, ...

At a junkyard in Lagos, many people were rummaging through piles of discarded electrical equipment. For 38-year-old Malaia and many others like her, this electronic waste is not only a source of ...

SANTIAGO, Chile, June 20 (UPI) --Growing demand for technology in Latin America has made the region a major importer of electronic devices, but it still lacks clear regulations for managing the ...

Kenya generates an estimated 50,000 to 60,000 tonnes of electronic waste annually, but less than 10% is processed through formal recycling systems At the forefront of transforming this toxic burden ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) is a growing public health threat, especially in countries where informal recycling exposes vulnerable communities to toxic substances. Tackling this crisis demands not only ...

ANN ARBOR—A University of Michigan study found that people in Ghana and across the Global South who recycle electronic waste face a difficult paradox: earning livelihoods to ensure survival comes at ...

E-waste, which refers to discarded electrical or electronic devices, is the fastest growing domestic waste stream in the world, and it is highly toxic, threatening public health. Much of this e-waste, ...