European Union e-waste recycling rates

Why Does Europe Have Stronger E-Waste Recycling Than the U.S.?

In the United States, there are no federal environmental laws that deal with the disposal of e-waste or address the environmental impact of tossing used electronics out with regular [...]

ethical electronics manufacturing

With E-Waste Posing Environmental Risks, Can Ethical Electronics Manufacturing Be the Solution?

In this digital age we’re in, when there are more smartphones than people in the world, it’s been noted that technology has made all our lives better – except [...]

hoarding used electronics

Hoarding Used Electronics and Old Electronics: Why You Shouldn’t Do It

Electronic hoarding of used electronics and old electronics can be a major issue and can not only clutter up your household but also harm the environment. Here’s how to [...]

e-waste and the environment

Why E-Waste is Bad for the Environment – and What Can be Done About It

Given a list of places in the community that people would like to hang out at – theaters, shopping malls, local arenas – there’s one place that probably won’t [...]

Connecticut e-waste court ruling

Court Ruling Upholding Connecticut’s E-Waste Program is a Welcome Sign for Recycling Advocates

In the United States, no federal law exists mandating the takeback or recycling of e-waste, or used electronics that Americans no longer want. But that hasn’t stopped 25 states [...]

Environmental concerns over e-waste

Environmental Concerns are Boosting the Growth of the Global E-Waste Management System

Electronics represent a booming industry — worldwide. Consumers across the globe love their devices, from smartphones to laptops to video games and so much more. Consumer electronics are expected [...]

e-waste and plastic disposal

E-Waste and Plastic Disposal: Methods to Remove Plastics in E-waste

It’s been estimated that around the world, people generated 44.7 million metric tons of electronic waste in 2016, with the U.S. alone responsible for 6.3 million tons, or 14 [...]

feedstock for e-waste

Researchers Link Feedstock to New Methods for Recycling e-waste

There’s been a very strong push recently to promote the recycling of electronic waste, which reduces the environmental problems that can result from e-waste ending up in landfills. It’s [...]

UN ewaste coalition

The UN is building a coalition to combat the growing amount of global e-waste

Community activists are constantly looking for ways to build new coalitions. That’s particularly true for environmental groups that frequently reach out to other community organizations, businesses, and municipal governments. [...]

Green electronics

Going Green: Environmental Groups Promote Green Electronics for a Healthier Future

Across the globe, consumers have developed a passionate love for all things electronic. IPads, Blackberry devices, Xboxes, Smartphones, Playstations, and Nintendo video games have been phenomenal sellers, bringing endless [...]