The UN estimated that some three-fourths of all e-waste didn't enter recycling streams, leaving an estimated $62 billion in ...

But the raw numbers are hiding other trends behind Britain's plateauing recycling numbers, and an expert points to Covid and our changing attitudes to tech to provide answers. When you purchase ...

The world is undergoing rapid electronification and digital transformation, reshaping how we live. Many of us have numerous ...

As the world’s appetite for computers, smartphones and other electronic devices grows ever bigger, the other side of the coin — e-waste — is raising alarms. According to a UN report released last year ...

Europe’s “urban mine” of electronic waste now contains 1 million tons of critical raw materials (CRMs) annually. It could benefit green technologies, digital infrastructure, and modern defense. The ...

All those old wires, cords, tablets, phones and other electronics aren't just taking up space in drawers and closets – they're also extensively covering the planet. A United Nations report released ...

In the dark corners of your attic shelves or the depths of your desk drawers likely sits a collection of defunct laptops, cameras, and gaming consoles. The phone you may be reading this on will ...

Six months after the UK’s ban on single-use vapes, waste management firms are warning that the legislation may be fuelling ...

Across the UK and Europe, food waste remains one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges. Nearly one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted, representing over £1 ...

Families across the UK are being urged to think twice before they splash their festive cash on questionable gadgets and ...