Sony Collects Books For South Africa Mobile Library Project
Sony will temporarily expand its e-waste recycling program to facilitate public donations of gently used children’s books.
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Water-Soluble Circuit Boards Could Revolutionize E-Waste Recycling
What if e-waste recycling was as easy as “just add water”?
New Rating System Could Put Energy Star On Notice
There will soon be a new television efficiency rating system on the block. Will it make Energy Star obsolete?
E-Waste Recycling: Staples Will Take It All
Staples and HP team up to recycle e-waste, allowing people to turn in any brand of old electronics at their local Staples store.
EU E-Waste Message: Gonna Take More Work
A study from the Netherlands suggests that more measures will be needed if the EU is going to meet the ambitious e-waste recycling goals it has set.
E-Waste Plastic Broken Down: Not A Pretty Picture
Swiss researchers dig into e-waste samples from 15 European countries to see what hazards lurk—and, in the process, help guide policy on recycling and disposal.
Can Africa Turn E-Waste Into Opportunity?
A UN report finds e-waste growing at a staggering pace in Africa, but suggests there could be growth opportunities in recycling and recovery.
How To Make Your Phone Green
How to turn you mobile phone into a mini eco-warrior. How can we make them work for the planet whilst still working for us?
E-Waste Recycling To Rise, But Not Fast Enough
Pike Research says e-waste recycling will grow dramatically by 2025, but with the volume of electronics discards doubling, landfills will still take a big hit.
Thin-Film Recycling: A Winner For Loser?
A German company is aiming to capture the rare minerals (but not rare earths) used in old thin-film solar cells with a proprietary chemical bath.