Electronic waste (e-waste) is a serious environmental issue, since old electronics end up in landfills, leaking chemicals. Less than 20 percent of e-waste is appropriately recycled. Important: Do you ...

Redwood Materials offers a convenient way to return unwanted electronics and rechargeable batteries. The process ensures ...

Why the electronics industry is struggling to clean up its act The role that biodegradable materials can play in the sector An inside look at Infineon’s efforts in sustainable electronics Power ...

Electronic devices power nearly every part of modern life—from smartphones and laptops to smart appliances and wearable tech. But behind this convenience lies one of the fastest-growing waste streams ...

U.N. agencies have warned that waste from electronics is piling up worldwide while recycling rates remain low and are likely to fall even further. The agencies were referring to “e-waste,” which is ...

As electronics have gotten smaller and more flexible, they’ve been incorporated into more uses in the field of healthcare.

A novel method developed by a Cornell-led research team offers a dual solution to two pressing environmental problems: ...

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When the latest upgrades come in, old and unused electronics like cell phones and laptops end up out of sight and out of mind. Whether they’re kept in a drawer or thrown away in regular trash bins, ...

Electronic Synergy Foundation is hosting a free recycling event for old and unwanted electronics at Woodland Hills Mall.

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 national initiatives to recycle electronic waste (e-waste) are set to explore further investment in recycled materials su ...