A new ChromeOS Flex USB program from Google and Back Market aims to revive aging laptops by letting users easily install Google’s lightweight operating system.

A Vietnamese beach shop owner had tons of storm debris dumped into the sea, turning a local waste problem into open-water ...

Waterloo Region’s new cart-based waste collection system rolled out the first week of March with delays and frustration.

A new study shows the country will generate about 2.3 million tonnes of electronic waste between 2025 and 2030 from just seven common household products — with many of those products sent to landfill ...

If the probe leads to an exclusion order, unauthorized products could be blocked at the border — before they ever reach store shelves. Investigation into US market opened following influx of illegal ...

“If people forget their bag, they think, ‘Well, it’s natural. It will decompose.’ And that’s not the case. Bacteria and pathogens are in pet waste,” said Rita Fallin, stormwater program coordinator ...

There has been a massive increase in fires started by discarded vapes in waste facilities in the West Midlands which is endangering workers' lives.

City officials said that needles, razor blades and other sharp objects are found in the sorting centers every day.

Lithium-ion batteries power a host of everyday electronics, but they can also be a fire hazard. Here are some key warning ...

The Reality of Overconsumption . The reality of overconsumption in America didn’t hit me until recently, when I noticed the ...

Abstract: Quick growth of e-waste poses a substantial risk environment and health concerns; thereby, there is an imminent need for efficient management solutions. This paper explains the utilization ...

Contributed by Kostya S. Novoselov; received July 18, 2024; accepted September 2, 2024; reviewed by Hui-Ming Cheng and Rong Wang Circular economy requires efficient means to recover essential elements ...