News
Why Indonesia should tackle its e-waste problem before it’s too late
The world is generating more and more e-waste – and developing countries like Indonesia are at risk of becoming victims of this problem. Read more…
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Features
E-waste – what we need to do to monitor and manage it – report
Report calls for decision-makers to adopt an internationally recognised methodological framework to measure and monitor e-waste. Read more…
Features
Switzerland is winning the battle against e-waste, how?
A handful of old mobile phones – different makes and models, all different sizes and colours – lay in a grey bucket. They are about to be chopped into thousands of unrecognizable pieces. These outdated Read more…
Off the Wire
2nd International E-Waste Day is coming soon – you’re invited
So far, nearly 60 organisations in 35 countries have registered to be part of the 2nd International E-Waste Day on October 14th. Read more…
Views
E-waste dystopia isn’t science fiction – it’s reality
Chinese SF author warns #RISEConf that e-waste is an urgent issue that’s going to get worse if everyone keeps treating it as someone else’s problem. Read more…
News
Thailand is your new favorite e-waste dumping ground
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand is a new dumping ground for scrap electronics from around the world, say police and environmentalists, the latest country to feel the impact of China’s crackdown on imports of high-tech trash. Read more…