Artificial, but real: The circuit boards and other hardware that underpin popular generative AI systems such as ChatGPT are a significant source of electronic waste ...
The chancellor has said a crackdown on government "waste" will ensure key public services can be prioritised for funding. Rachel Reeves said departments would be asked to identify 5% "efficiency ...
In 2023, the UN estimated 844 million vapes are thrown away every year - though it said "77 times more" e-waste is generated from unwanted toys. "Under these new plans, online marketplaces ...
The UK Government is set to make online sellers of electronic goods pay towards waste management costs, expanding compliance rules that already apply to retailers selling goods in stores. The UK’s ...
These standout gifts will wow your loved ones. Electronic gifts make some of the more coveted presents, and the breadth of devices means there is something for everyone. Here's a list of 10 items ...
Old, unwanted, broken and outdated household electronics are now being accepted at the City of Mobile's recycling centers through an expanded partnership with Ransom Solutions, formerly Ransom ...
The method, proposed in a recently published study, leverages algae’s photosynthesis mechanism ... including high energy costs and the generation of waste-activated sludge.
Defunct solar equipment forms a huge part of the 40,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) generated in Uganda annually, according to the Information and Communications Technology (ICT ...
I have no excuse for not recycling them. I’m not the only one. Globally, a paltry 12 percent of small electronics get recycled, according to a 2024 UN report. The numbers don’t get much better ...
The definition of electronic music has never been broader. It might mean hyperpop or drum’n’bass, Balearic or footwork, Colombian club or Brazilian funk, post-everything ambient or good old ...
However, this rapid development has brought to light a significant challenge: the management of e-waste. With rapid urbanisation and the increasing use of technology, Pune generates over 20,000 metric ...