The number of mobile phone users globally is astonishing, with over 7 billion people using mobile phones and approximately 5 billion using smartphones. These devices play a crucial role inContinue Reading
Despite intensive efforts throughout history to extract gold from the Earth, best estimates suggest that to date only 190,000 metric tonnes of this precious metal have been mined. An amountContinue Reading
Tiger sharks off Brazil’s southern coast are contaminated with tech waste. The predators have ingested significant amounts of rare earth elements, crucial components in cellphones, electric cars, and other modernContinue Reading
The rapid rise of electronic waste (e-waste) poses a significant threat to our environment. Traditional recycling methods often fall short, highlighting the need for innovative solutions. Recommerce emerges as aContinue Reading
Scientists at ETH Zurich in Switzerland have found a way to convert electronic waste (e-waste) into a literal goldmine. The researchers came up with a unique method to obtain valuableContinue Reading
Researchers at Beehex are developing a method to convert plastic trash into edible biomass using a lab-engineered, plastic-eating bacterium. This product was initially shown in January at the Consumer ElectronicsContinue Reading
As Gadgets, like computers, telephones, and smartwatches become increasingly prevalent in our everyday lives, a huge mountain of electronic waste looms on the horizon. Unfortunately, the majority of this wasteContinue Reading
Common Sands is a design initiative focusing on recycling glass from consumer gadgets and converting them into tiles that would otherwise wind up with electronic debris. Glass is sustainable fromContinue Reading
