Tag Archives for e-waste
Tech Shifts Creating Glut of Toxic Glass Waste
Flat-screen technology has been a game changer for electronics makers, yet the sudden shift away from traditional displays is resulting in heaps of discarded televisions and computer monitors with nowhere to go. Recycling companies are becoming overwhelmed by the mounting … Continue reading
Dispose of Old Laptops Safely and Securely
A new electronics recycling law took effect in Pennsylvania late last month, prompting me to take stock of all my gizmos and gadgets that have too rapidly grown obsolete. I remembered that I was still in possession of an Apple … Continue reading
Federal Government to Require Contractors to Recycle Electronics
The U.S. government is about to bar contractors who use computers bought with federal dollars from dumping the devices in landfills, an official said on Wednesday. The new rule, which has not yet been released publicly, will be issued soon … Continue reading
Africa Seeing Exponential Growth in E-Waste Generation
Rapidly developing portions of Africa have seen the use of personal electronics skyrocket in the last decade. A recent study projects that this trend could see the continent overtaking Europe in the amount of e-waste it generates in just five … Continue reading
Recycler Thrives On State Waste Regulations
Many small companies bemoan government regulations, but Electronic Recyclers International celebrates them — or at least one in particular. ERI recycles e-waste, and in the company’s six-year history, the number of states with e-waste recycling laws has gone from three … Continue reading
Swedish Company Prospects for E-Gold
A vote last week in the European Parliament promises a sharp increase in electronic waste recycling in EU states within just a few years. Stockholm-based Boliden AB plans to capitalize on the new legislation. The company will be nearly tripling … Continue reading