Equipment used to train and run generative AI models could produce up to 5 million tons of e-waste by 2030, a relatively small but significant fraction of the global total. Generative AI could account ...

As the world turns its attention to China’s increasingly stringent waste import ban, a dangerous stream of electronic waste ...

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Electronic devices power nearly every part of modern life—from smartphones and laptops to smart appliances and wearable tech. But behind this convenience lies one of the fastest-growing waste streams ...

By Adejoke Adeleye, OgunGovernor Dapo Abiodun has unveiled a sweeping “Resource Revolution” aimed at positioning Ogun State as a continental leader in the circular economy, with a firm warning against ...

The World Economic Forum recently reported that global electronic waste (e-waste) generation has exceeded 65 million tons annually. Faced with this volume, the technology retail industry is under ...

In 2022, Mercy Corps, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and supported by Innovation Norway, launched a groundbreaking pilot project focused on addressing the ...

E-waste is a growing crisis, expected to hit 82 million metric tons by 2030. Cross-border collaboration and robust policies are crucial for effective global e-waste management. Entrepreneurs can lead ...

Kenya produces 50,000-60,000 tonnes of e-waste annually, but under 10% is recycled. Bonnie Mbithi leads initiatives at WEEE ...