We need a radically new model that properly measures the true and total cost of materials, particularly their long-term cost to the environment and the life systems that depend on it. One part of the ...

BOZEMAN, Mont. — When it’s time for a new cellphone or laptop, the old models can be recycled and repurposed. But when they’re simply discarded, they can do some serious damage. Improperly disposed ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) has emerged as one of the fastest-growing waste streams worldwide, posing severe environmental and health risks. In an exclusive interview with our correspondent, Dr ...

In 2023, India generated over 1.6 million tons of e-waste, making it the third-largest contributor to global e-waste, according to the United Nations’ Global E-Waste Monitor. Yet only around 22 ...

The world is awash in what’s been called a “tsunami of e-waste,” and technology companies must accept accountability for stemming this tide. In 2021, 57.4 million metric tons of e-waste, including IT ...

Japan is a small, island nation, but its efforts in electronic waste recycling are attracting international attention. Could the United States learn from the Japanese model? With a population of more ...

As Americans continuously upgrade their TVs for newer models and toss their old ones, it creates a serious problem: too many of them are ending up in recycling facilities, leaving processors ...

India stands at a critical juncture in its journey towards sustainable development. As one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, it faces the dual challenge of rapid technological advancement and ...

Corporate responsibility today goes far beyond profit margins and shareholder value. Enterprises are increasingly embracing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives to create ...

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