It is an undeniable fact that electronic appliances and devices have become an integral part of modern life. Computers specifically have become indispensable tools for conducting business worldwide, ...

The approach is a significant step. State landfill becomes first in US to properly handle hazardous waste: 'Removed off the ...

Whether you repurpose it, rehome it, or recycle it, that dusty old computer in your closet may still be surprisingly valuable. Russell McLendon is a science writer with expertise in the natural ...

In April, consulting firm Gartner Inc. reported that the 1 billionth PC had been sold – and the 2 billion mark may be reached as soon as 2008. But disposal of those PCs, when they reach the end of ...

Hoping to wake the country from its "e-waste nightmare," a U.S. congressman has introduced a bill intended to address the increasing volumes of obsolete computers. The Computer Hazardous-Waste ...

Ready to give your old computer the heave-ho? Before you do, remember that computers often hold all kinds of personal and financial information that thieves could find valuable—passwords, account ...

U.S. technology companies aren’t doing as well as their foreign counterparts when it comes to protecting workers and the environment from e-waste, according to a report released by the Silicon Valley ...