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 ...

For many people, old electronics quickly fall out of sight and out of mind, sitting in a box in the back of the closet when they make their next upgrades. When they’re finally thrown out, the devices ...

E-waste, or electronic waste, refers to discarded electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and refrigerators. As technology advances rapidly, the amount of e-waste generated each ...

Many heavy equipment owners are using machine control and guidance systems on track-type tractors, excavators, motor graders, and other products. This technology automates aspects of the earthmoving ...

All electronic and electrical devices used in the digital age that are broken, outdated, or have been discontinued are ...

With inflation keeping the cost of raw materials high, it has become more important than ever for manufacturing companies to reduce waste as much as possible. Not only is this strategy good for the ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...

Millions of tons of food are wasted each year in the United States alone. About 35 million tons, to be specific, according to the latest ReFED report. Nearly one-third of food that is grown and ...