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University of Waterloo study finds millions of tonnes of electronic waste expected, driven by consumers replacing ...

When he was just 18 years old, Emmanuel Akatire traveled about 500 miles from his home in Zorko, Ghana, to Accra, the nation’s capital, to find the only work he could — sifting through vast piles of ...

The global surge in electronic waste (e-waste) poses a critical environmental and health challenge. In fact, according to the UN's recent Global E-Waste Monitor Report, “The world’s generation of ...

Discarded, near-end-of-life electronics shipped from developed countries are adding to Nigeria’s growing e-waste burden.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. From old cellphones to broken refrigerators and discarded e-cigarettes, global electronic waste has reached record highs and is ...

International E-Waste Day, celebrated annually on October 14, raises awareness about the growing problem of electronic waste and promotes responsible e-waste management, with a focus on recovering ...

The physics lecturer, an expert in semiconductors, bioplastics, and advanced materials, said that open burning of e-waste releases toxic substances such as dioxins, furans, acidic gases, and fine ...