International E-Waste Day: Over 5 billion phones will become waste this year
One of six e-products in average european household is being hoarded, finds non-profit survey
New nanocomposite for flexible electronic devices in the offing
Researchers could overcome challenges like establishing electronic properties of materials and the reproducibility of nanocomposites
Stuffed inside used vehicles, thousands of tonnes of e-waste reach Nigeria every year
About three-fourths of 60,000 tonnes of used electronic equipment shipped to Nigeria in both 2015 and 2016 originated from EU ports
E-waste to increase 38% by 2030: Report
Most electronic waste around the world still not being collected and recycled properly: United Nations University
India collected just 3% e-waste generated in 2018, 10% in 2019: CPCB report
In 2020, e-waste generation rose 32 per cent to 1,014,961 tonne
E-waste disposal: what India can learn from Norway
Majority of brands operating in India do not have a tangible responsibility to handle waste that is generated by their goods at end of life stage
New technique can make flexible electronics self-repairing too
Researchers claim the new technique is novel as it does not require rare materials or the addition of any complex circuitry
Uncontrolled e-waste treatment produces carcinogenic effects
Most e-waste does not get disposed of properly, ending up in developing countries
E-waste is not waste, but treasure
There is 100 times more gold in a tonne of smart phones than in a tonne of gold ore itself! But the precious metal is virtually thrown away …
International E-Waste Day: Why India needs to step up its act on recycling
India generated 3.2 million tonnes of E-waste in 2019; details of 90 per cent of this waste are undocumented
New e-waste draft rules promise a broader scope
The 2015 rules boast of clarity and lay down the responsibilities of various stakeholders in clear terms
E-waste management: Nokia sets example
Firm addresses extended producer responsibility with take-back scheme for mobile phones; phases out hazardous substances from devices
