In 2022, humans generated roughly 62 million tons of electronic waste—or e-waste. That's enough to fill more than 1.5 million ...

E-waste is any discarded electrical or electronic device that is no longer useful or wanted. It can include anything from disposable vapes, mobile phones, laptops, MP3 players, plugs and batteries.

Every holiday season, our houses fill with upgraded gadgets and the promise that we’ll deal with the old stuff later.

NEW YORK — All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in drawers and closets – they're also extensively covering the planet. A United Nations report ...

Think about what's in your trash bin. Do you see your old smartphone in it, the one that was new until this year? About eight out of every 10 electronic devices in the world end up in a landfill or ...

ENVIRONMENT Toxic e-waste pollutes entire towns overseas - so veteran techie vowed to revolutionize the way we dump our outdated electronics After two decades in the software business with companies ...

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 ...

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 ...

PITTSBURGH — The City of Pittsburgh has shared its 2026 recycling information for residents. The city will contract a new ...

With the holiday season fast approaching, parents around the world are deciding which new toys to purchase for their kids this year. Many will opt for classic favorites like Lego bricks, Mr. Potato ...