It is an undeniable fact that electronic appliances and devices have become an integral part of modern life. Computers specifically have become indispensable tools for conducting business worldwide, ...

First, as part of a special "fireside chat" style opening keynote presentation, Shegerian was interviewed on stage by Pascal Leroy, Director General of the WEEE Forum. Shegerian and Leroy discussed ...

Components such as steel, aluminum, copper, gold, silver, plastics and even glass, can be recovered and reused ...

IIT Madras researchers have developed an indigenous pilot plant in Tiruchirappalli capable of processing 100 tonnes of ...

Electronic waste (e-waste) refers to discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other consumer or industrial electronics that are no longer functional or needed. These ...

IIT Madras has developed an indigenous pilot plant to recover metals from electronic waste. The zero-discharge system offers ...

Waste disposal is a major global challenge, exacerbated by urbanization, industrialization, and population growth. Electronic waste is among the most rapidly increasing and hazardous waste streams, ...

But a lack of information on regional waste-generation rates and on the range of discarded products has impeded the formulation of e-waste policy and business planning for recycling. Other challenges ...