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Record 62 million tonnes of e-waste produced in 2022, up 82% since 2010; On track to rise further 32% in 2030; $billions worth of strategically-valuable resources ...

The global accumulation of electronic waste, or e-waste, is surging at an alarming rate, outpacing efforts in recycling, according to a recent report by the United Nations' fourth Global E-waste ...

Katie has a PhD in maths, specializing in the intersection of dynamical systems and number theory. She reports on topics from maths and history to society and animals. Katie has a PhD in maths, ...

E-waste is a growing crisis, expected to hit 82 million metric tons by 2030. Cross-border collaboration and robust policies are crucial for effective global e-waste management. Entrepreneurs can lead ...

AI is a major contributor to e-waste mountains that continue to grow exponentially. So, to mark International E-Waste Day today (14 October), we explore what organizations can do about this major ...

The digital age has brought unprecedented convenience, but it also comes with a growing environmental cost: electronic waste. Global e-waste reached 62 million tons in 2022 and is projected to hit ...

Forward-looking: As devices become obsolete at an alarming rate, the issue of electronic waste has become increasingly pressing. A project has emerged combining measurement and robot technology with ...

India’s rapid technological growth has significantly increased electronic consumption, resulting in a surge in electronic ...

When the Irish statesman Edmund Burke first described the sensation of “tranquillity tinged with terror”, he was not characterizing our present-day reality, in which environmental crisis is met with ...