Electronic waste (e-waste) is a continually growing concern for environmentalists and policymakers alike. Given the rapid pace of technological innovation, electronic devices have become infinitely more pervasive in our daily lives, leading to a surge in the e-waste we generate globally. This h...
How to Maximize Your E-Waste Recycling Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing problem. In 2021, the world generated 54.6 million metric tons of e-waste, and that number is only expected to grow in the coming years. E-waste contains a variety of precious minerals that can be recovered in recy...
The security and privacy of your data become more and more important as our digital age develops. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace and electronic devices become outdated quickly. Often, they’re discarded in the form of e-waste. At RetirePC, the importance of data security and privacy in e...
In this great BBC article, “Mine E-Waste, Not the Earth,” we get a well-rounded portrait of all the precious metals and minerals going to waste in our current system of electronics consumption. It’s a quick read, but really interesting. They go into not just what we’re doing now and what it...
Electronic waste, or e-waste, is a growing problem around the world. Globally we generate around 40 million tons of electronic waste every year. We’re told that’s the equivalent of throwing away 800 laptops every second! E-waste comprises 70% of our overall toxic waste. As we all increasi...