West Africa is facing a growing tide of electronic waste, which is being generated by domestic consumption of both new and secondhand electronic and electrical equipment, including old cell phones, a new United Nations report claims.
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Focus on Electronic Waste
There is to be a workshop on the issue of electronic waste at the African Utility Week, which takes place in May. While few would argue that the technological explosion, witnessed over the course of the last 30 years, has not brought about many advantages, bringing about instant connectivity to anywhere in the world and many advances in the fields of mobile telephony, broadcasting equipment and computer hardware.
Continue readingEuropean Parliament Cracks Down on Electronic Waste
After much negotiation and wringing of hands, Members of the European Parliament have finally reached a deal to try to assist with the growing electronic waste crisis on the Continent.
Continue readingThe Downside of the Electronic Waste Export Ban
Green campaigners have been happy about moves to speed up the banning of the exportation of electronic waste to developing countries.
Continue readingRecycle Old Electronics after Christmas
With the New Year, there comes an urgent need for cell recycling. It is not difficult to divine the reasons for this.
Continue readingElectronic Waste Ban for Landfills Begins January
Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) is reminding residents of the US state that the Electronic Products Recycling and Reuse Act, complete with recent amendments, will come into full force from the beginning of next year.
Continue readingWEEE Systems Wants Closed-Loop Electronic Waste Recycling System
Electronic waste, including old cell phones, is a serious problem all over the world, and WEEE Systems, a startup company based in the United Kingdom, has big plans to try to deal with the growing issue.
Continue readingGetting a New Phone Means Recycling Your Old One
Last updated April 12, 2019Smartphones are often offered at discounted prices for customers who will agree to a service contract
Continue readingReuse and Recycle
The Raffles International School in Dubai has managed to collect 200 kilograms of paper, seven printers, 70 kilograms of used batteries, plenty of cable and lots more in a bid to raise environmental awareness in its students.
Continue readingBee'ah Launches Electronic Waste Facility
On Tuesday, Bee’ah, the award winning and leading integrated environmental and waste management firm in the Middle East, launched an electronic waste pre-sorting and dismantling facility in Sharjah.
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