Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. A photo taken on September 27, 2022 shows a 6-metre-tall ...

If you got an iPhone, smart TV, or laptop as a holiday gift, you may be facing the age-old dilemma of what to do with your ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Pop quiz: What do old laptops and TVs, global high-tech supply chains, China, tariffs, the U.S. economy, and state and local government recycling programs have in common? If your answer is "rare earth ...

How many things do you have lying around the house that you can recycle rather than just throw away? Do you know how damaging ...

Connecting the Unconnected is a monthly column by the Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) that explores how technology can ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Millions of tons of discarded electronics from the United States are being shipped overseas, much of it to developing countries in Southeast Asia unprepared to safely handle hazardous ...

Where do old electronics go? Some people may end up with a pile of outdated cell phones in a drawer or even tossed in the bin on trash day. Eventually, these neglected devices end up in city landfills ...