"I hate going." Former employee sparks debate after revealing recycling center's upsetting policy: 'Shame' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Every year, the world produces over 40 million tons of e-waste; discarded electronic components that are filled with valuable metals and thousands of harmful toxins. It's quickly becoming a looming ...

Sewage-contaminated water absorbs certain wavelengths of light, leaving a signature that can be detected by space-based instruments, a new study finds.

The digital age has redefined how we live, communicate and work, but perhaps nowhere is this shift more critical than in the ...

The multiple challenges of managing large-scale PV wastes demand a proactive approach; the costs of being underprepared or unprepared far outweigh those of early preparation. We must anticipate the ...

Researchers warn that a looming crisis in IoT battery waste is set to see up to 78 million batteries discarded daily by 2025.

UNEP's Global Centre of Excellence on environmentally-sound waste management. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) International Environmental Technology Centre (IETC) was established in ...

In the era of ever-changing technologies, we people are adopting new technologies for our personal uses and pay for these technologies. Accessibility of technology and its availability at our ...

The E-waste Management Rules 2016 outlined the role of the state government of Telangana, which stressed the responsibilities taken by the government, including a mandatory registration process ...

India grapples with a surging e-waste crisis, generating over 1.6 million metric tonnes annually, growing at 23%. Informal sectors handle 95% of this, exposing workers to toxins.

The Global E-waste Monitors attract significant media attention given the very relatable topic of electronics and e-waste to most people worldwide. The 2024 edition, in particular, saw substantial ...