The global surge in electronic waste (e-waste) poses a critical environmental and health challenge. In fact, according to the UN's recent Global E-Waste Monitor Report, “The world’s generation of ...

From old cellphones to broken refrigerators and discarded e-cigarettes, global electronic waste has reached record highs and is growing five times faster than rates of recycling – bringing a host of ...

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, ...

The phone or computer you’re reading this on may not be long for this world. Maybe you’ll drop it in water, or your dog will make a chew toy of it, or it’ll reach obsolescence. If you can’t repair it ...

U.N. agencies have warned about the escalating accumulation of electronic waste globally, coupled with declining recycling rates. This waste, known as "e-waste," encompasses discarded devices with ...

New Jersey's Electronic Waste Management Act prohibits consumers from throwing away covered electronic devices. If not properly disposed of, electronic devices can produce toxic chemicals, causing ...

United Nations agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further.Related video above: Firefighters warn of ...