We need a radically new model that properly measures the true and total cost of materials, particularly their long-term cost to the environment and the life systems that depend on it. One part of the ...

Despite the threats that improper handling of hazardous waste, particularly electronic waste (e-waste), poses to human health and the environment, it is concerning to see how governance failures ...

With the increasing population worldwide, waste generation is multiplying uncontrollably. Municipalities find it challenging to manage such wastes for further separation, recycling, transformation and ...

South Africa is estimated to generate over 360 000 tonnes of e-waste annually. An electronic waste (e-waste) recycling pilot project has been introduced, to address the “growing crisis” of e-waste ...

Remains of the day: State struggles to process enormous amounts of trash we generate Bengaluru generates 12,000 tonnes e-waste annually of which a mere 15% is scientifically processed and rest is ...

e-waste in India: E-waste is a serious public health and environmental issue in India. Approximately 2 million tons of e-waste are generated annually. E-waste management is dominated by the informal ...

Khulna city's poor handling of electronic waste has become a serious threat to public health and the environment. E-waste, unlike organic waste, does not decompose naturally and often contains ...