Reasons you shouldn't throw gadgets in the trash, and what to do instead Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious environmental issue, since old electronics end up in landfills, leaking chemicals. Less ...

Discover What’s Streaming On: If you’re a Good Person (TM), you’ve probably taken your broken or unwanted electronics to an e-waste disposal site. Maybe a friendly Staples employee has promised to ...

(InvestigateTV) — In a world driven by internet connectivity and constant tech upgrades, the devices we buy are becoming obsolete faster than ever. “Electronic waste or e-waste is the fastest growing ...

HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle ...

International E-Waste Day, celebrated annually on October 14, raises awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste and promotes responsible e-waste management, with a focus on recovering ...

For many people, old electronics quickly fall out of sight and out of mind, sitting in a box in the back of the closet when they make their next upgrades. When they’re finally thrown out, the devices ...

The closure of a Peoria electronics recycling services company has left the waste management company GFL Environmental seeking a new location to process electronics collected at its Morton facility.

The national initiatives to recycle electronic waste (e-waste) are set to explore further investment in recycled materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium and arsenic, creating new business ...